School strike ‘calculated’ assault by US: Iran foreign minister
Geneva – The deadly bombing of an Iranian school on the first day of the Middle East war was... Read more
27 Mar
Violence against journalists in DRC rising, says RSF
Kinshasa – Journalists have faced increasing violence and pressure amid the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more
26 Mar
Court strips abusive deadbeat dad of parental rights
The Durban High Court has terminated an abusive father’s parental rights and responsibilities after he made no attempt to... Read more
25 Mar
Critics of Mnangagwa term extension face threats and violence, says HRW
Harare – Zimbabwean authorities are using violence and intimidation against opponents of constitutional amendments that would extend the president’s... Read more
11 Mar
Activist drugged, kidnapped in Kenya — rescued in border rendition scare
Nairobi – A Tanzanian human rights activist was abducted in Kenya but rescued before being taken across the border,... Read more
24 Feb
WATCH | No violence, no denial: Ramaphosa’s message on foreign nationals’ rights
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to take a firm stance on... Read more
14 Feb
Rights organisations criticise proposed refugee law
Home Affairs published a draft White Paper in December on citizenship that adopts the First Safe Country Principle as... Read more
2 Feb
Nando’s rejects music royalty claim over advert, says rights were properly secured
Cape Town – Fast-food chain Nando’s South Africa has strongly denied allegations that it used a popular song in... Read more
29 Jan
Here’s why Museveni’s election win has Africa talking
Kampala – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence... Read more
18 Jan
Iran threatens death penalty for ‘rioters’ as concern grows for protester
Paris – Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on... Read more
14 Jan
