… Human Rights Watch has said the World Cup risks being defined by “exclusion and fear” due to Trump’s crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom, while Amnesty International warned the tournament could become a “stage for repression”. …
Anxiety, anticipation as Fifa World Cup one-month countdown beginsNamibia Minute.
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Amnesty International — human rights organization issuing reports on repression risks at the 2026 World Cup and documenting security force abuses in Uganda.
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… According to Amnesty International, the RSF’s arsenal includes Chinese drones obtained via their allies, the United Arab Emirates, which denies arming the paramilitary. …
‘They never leave’ … Sudanese feel hunted by killer dronesAmnesty International warned this summer’s football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a “stage for repression” in a report published Monday. …
World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression': Amnesty… According to Amnesty International, the police then shot protesters dead with machine gun fire. …
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei killed- February 2026
… Amnesty International said in a statement that over 170 people had died, noting many were shot at close range and some burnt alive. …
Dozens of Muslims ‘massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor… Meanwhile, Amnesty International said in a statement that over 170 people had died, noting many were shot at close range and some burnt alive. …
Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed- January 2026
… During the campaign period, opposition supporters have faced escalating harassment, including arrest on politically motivated charges, according to both the United Nations and Amnesty International. …
Votes being counted in Uganda election as opposition alleges rigging… Amnesty International described the use of tear gas, pepper spray, beatings, and other violent acts as “a brutal campaign of repression” ahead of the vote. …
The musician and the strongman leader – what you need to know about Uganda's electionNAIROBI – Amnesty International yesterday said that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate the opposition ahead of elections on 15 January. …
Ugandan opposition faces ‘brutal repression’- November 2025
… Amnesty International warned in a recent report that billions of people around the world are threatened by the expansion of fossil fuel projects, such as oil-and-gas pipelines and coal mines. …
Thousands march for climate at CoP30 summit in Brazil
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2026 World Cup faces ticket prices, political tensions
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The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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2026 World Cup faces ticket prices, political tensions
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 31 March
Sudanese civilians describe relentless drone strikes in ongoing conflict
In Sudan's Kordofan region, caught in intense fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, civilians report near-daily drone strikes that have killed hundreds and spread fear, with both sides deploying cheap "kamikaze" drones and advanced strategic weapons supplied by foreign backers. The strikes on markets, hospitals, and homes have driven traders away, caused food shortages, and disrupted aid access in areas already threatened by famine.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 30 March
Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup risks becoming stage for repression
Amnesty International released a report calling on FIFA and the US, Canada and Mexico to protect fans and communities during the 2026 World Cup, warning that conditions in the host nations—particularly the US under the Trump administration—contrast sharply with FIFA's promise of safety and freedom, with concerns about ICE operations, travel bans for fans from certain nations, and risks to LGBTQ+ supporters.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 1 March
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who ruled Iran for three decades, has been killed during the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, as announced by US President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian state TV. His death marks a significant and uncertain turning point for Iran and the wider region.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Nigerian governor reports dozens killed in militant attack on villages
Kwara state governor says 75 local Muslims were killed in a Tuesday shooting attack on the villages of Woro and Nuku after residents refused to surrender to Islamist extremists, though death toll estimates range from 78 to over 170. The attack was blamed on Boko Haram, and President Tinubu deployed an army battalion to the area.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 February
Dozens killed in Nigeria village attacks; US troops confirmed
Gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing dozens according to authorities and rights groups, with death tolls ranging from 35 to over 170 as reported by different sources. The attacks coincide with Nigeria's defence minister confirming a small team of US troops is in the country for intelligence support and training.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 16 January
Uganda counts votes amid internet blackout and fraud allegations
Uganda is counting votes in presidential and parliamentary elections while an internet shutdown is in effect and opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges massive ballot-stuffing and intimidation by security forces. Long delays caused by malfunctioning biometric machines, missing ballot materials, and other logistical problems have affected polling stations, with the presidential result due Saturday.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 11 January
Uganda heads to polls in closely-watched presidential contest
Ugandans will vote on 15 January to choose between President Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh successive election victory after 40 years in power, and pop-star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who is promising sweeping reforms. The election has been marked by opposition harassment and security force disruptions, with economic concerns and corruption dominating the campaign agenda.
11 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 6 January
Amnesty: Uganda security forces repress opposition ahead of elections
Amnesty International reported that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate opposition supporters ahead of 15 January elections, with documented cases of beating, pepper-spraying, and tasering; President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid fears the government may shut down the internet during voting.
6 January 2026 · New Era →