Gabon Tackles Child Labor in Libreville, Vows to Cracks Down on Exploitation Networks

Urgent appeal for immediate release of detained filmmaker and rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi in Morocco

urgent appeal for immediate release of detained filmmaker and rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi in Morocco The detention of Moroccan filmmaker and musician El Mahdi Lyoubi since July 13, 2026, following a travel ban with undisclosed reasons, has triggered widespread concern over artistic freedom and free expression in Morocco. A coalition of human rights defenders, cultural […]

Burkina Faso: Oumarou Yabré’s silence raises questions about power dynamics

The political landscape in Burkina Faso continues to prompt scrutiny, particularly regarding the inner workings of critical decision-making circles. In recent weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou Yabré, who heads the intelligence services, has sparked widespread discussions among political circles and on social media platforms. Despite no official statement addressing this silence, it occurs […]

Kemi Seba faces extradition to Benin on national security charges

The legal predicament of Kemi Seba intensifies as Benin formally requests his extradition. Following his apprehension in South Africa for violations of immigration law, activist Kemi Seba is now confronting a more severe legal challenge. The government of Benin has initiated proceedings to secure his extradition, citing outstanding arrest warrants related to charges of terrorism […]