The Kenyan authorities paid a network of trolls to threaten and intimidate young protesters during recent anti-government demonstrations, Amnesty International has said. …
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty saysNamibia 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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- November 2025
… Amnesty International says it has found evidence of weapons manufactured in Serbia, Russia, China, Turkey, Yemen and UAE being used in Sudan. …
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries… In a joint statement, Vocal Africa, the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International thank the Kenyan and Ugandan governments, as well as “all active citizens” who had campaigned for the release. …
Uganda president admits Kenyan activists were arrested and held in ‘the fridge'… In a joint statement, Vocal Africa, the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International thanked the Kenyan and Ugandan governments, as well as “all active citizens” who had campaigned for the release. …
Uganda president admits Kenyan activists were arrested and held in ‘the fridge'… Amnesty International said it was alarmed by the use of excessive force to suppress protests that had resulted in the deaths and injuries of protesters. …
Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest- October 2025
… Rights group Amnesty International said reports that a civilian and a police officer had been killed in clashes on Wednesday were “deeply disturbing”. …
Protests spread across Tanzania after elections marred by unrest- September 2025
… Rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch recently accused the government of being behind arrests, abuse and forced disappearances. …
‘A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor- August 2025
… The group cited a report released in May by rights group Amnesty International, which said that at least 10,217 people had been killed since President Bola Tinubu took office two years ago. …
More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says- June 2025
… Elsewhere, Amnesty International said clemency falls “far short of the justice the Ogoni Nine need”. …
Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution- October 2019
… Amnesty International said after the announcement of Abiy’s Nobel Peace Prize that these trends indicate that his work “is far from done”. …
Rough Road Ahead For Abiy After Nobel Triumph
Sport
2026 World Cup faces ticket prices, political tensions
The News
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 →
Yesterday
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 →