International human rights organization documenting displacement crises, genocide reparations disputes, and election repression across Southern and East Africa.
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The Namibian
Amnesty International said it had uncovered a campaign to silence and suppress the protesters
“But Amnesty said it had uncovered a campaign to "silence and suppress" the protesters.”
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty saysThe Namibian
Amnesty International says it has found evidence of weapons from Serbia, Russia, China, Turkey, Yemen and UAE being used in Sudan
“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 paramilitariesThe Namibian
Amnesty International said it was alarmed by the use of excessive force to suppress protests
“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 unrestThe Namibian
Amnesty International said reports that a civilian and police officer had been killed were deeply disturbing
“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 unrestThe Namibian
Amnesty International recently accused the government of arrests, abuse and forced disappearances
“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 survivorThe Namibian
Amnesty International released report saying at least 10,217 people killed since Bola Tinubu took office
“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 saysThe Namibian
Amnesty International said clemency falls far short of the justice the Ogoni Nine need
“Amnesty International said clemency falls "far short of the justice the Ogoni Nine need".”
Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after executionThe Namibian
Amnesty International said Abiy's work is far from done
“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 TriumphThe Namibian
Amnesty International posted a video criticising police for repeatedly abusing protesters
“Rights group Amnesty International posted a video on Twitter on Tuesday criticising the police for having "repeatedly abused protesters" and said ahead of fresh Hong Kong protests: "We're watching them."”
Rights Groups Urge Focus On AbusesThe Namibian
Amnesty International condemned the government's failure to prosecute suspected perpetrators of xenophobic crimes
“Amnesty International has condemned the government's failure to prosecute suspected perpetrators of xenophobic crimes.”
Toxic Cocktail Fuels South Africa's XenophobiaThe Ministry of International Relations said Namibia is working with Angola and other stakeholders to find a lawful, humane, and lasting solution to the situation of suspected Angolan women and children on Namibian streets. Amnesty International reported in September that Angolans displaced by drought face limited options for regularising their stay in Namibia.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations said Namibia is working with Angola and other stakeholders to find a lawful, humane, and lasting solution to the situation of suspected Angolan women and children on Namibian streets. Amnesty International reported in September that Angolans displaced by drought face limited options for regularising their stay in Namibia.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Amnesty International reports that Namibia's immigration and refugee frameworks fail to protect vulnerable Angolan women and children displaced by drought, leaving them facing arrest, deportation, and lack of access to healthcare, education, shelter, water, and documentation. The organisation characterises the situation as a human rights crisis driven by climate-related disaster rather than irregular migration.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has applied to be admitted as a "friend of the court" in a High Court challenge to the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide, bringing international human rights expertise to debates over what meaningful reparations should entail for the Ovaherero and Nama communities.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed to participate as amicus curiae in a High Court review case challenging the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide. The applicants, led by Bernadus Swartbooi, the Landless People's Movement, and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, argue the declaration was improperly handled by Parliament and violates the Constitution and international law.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed court papers seeking to join litigation against a Joint Declaration between Namibian and German governments that would offer €1.1 billion in reparations for the 1904 and 1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide, according to the Ovaherero Traditional Authority. The agreement, expected to be signed before year-end, is being challenged by traditional authorities and the Landless People's Movement who argue the compensation falls short of demands.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of remaining silent on human rights abuses during a state visit to Tanzania, where the main opposition leader is imprisoned on a treason charge and UN experts have condemned extrajudicial killings and mass arbitrary detentions following the October 2025 elections.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →