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Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Can Cameroon secure access to the ballot for those in conflict zones? | ISS Africa Voting on 12 October may be difficult for people in conflict-affected regions, who comprise a large portion of the country's electorate.

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The M23 takeover, part 3: Land grabs and assassinations in DR Congo’s Rutshuru The third and final part of a series by local journalists exploring how provincial life has changed under rebel rule.

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In Cameroon, 42 terrible years for the press: ten major obstacles to journalism under the Biya regime As the presidential election set for 12 October approaches and the possibility of re-election for nonagenarian President Paul Biya is high, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is publishing its alarming a...

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Free Moussa Tchangari Moussa Tchangari, a respected Nigerien human rights defender, has been arbitrarily detained and is facing baseless charges for peacefully speaking out. Send a message now to the Nigerien authorities a...

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Ituri: Hema and Lendu communities rebuild trust through women-led mediation After several years of intercommunal tensions, members of the Hema and Lendu communities in four groupings of Djugu territory are once again living in an atmosphere of calm. Through a locally driven d...

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Cameroon: The Woman Daring to End Cameroon President's 43-Year Rule Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past four decades: Unseat President Paul Biya at Cameroo...

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In eastern DRC, journalist faces knife attack, threats, another detained 3 times - Committee to Protect Journalists Kinshasa, October 6, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect journalists, following a knife attack, robbery, and death threats...

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The M23 takeover, part 2: Congolese describe domination and defiance in south Lubero M23 rebels detain a man suspected of affiliation to pro-government militias in this illustration by an artist whose name has been withheld for security reasons.

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Amnesty's Banned Books Week Freedom of expression is a human right. Join Amnesty International in taking action to protect freedom of expression during the 2025 Banned Books Week.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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Chad's parliament speeds through plan to drop presidential term limits Lawmakers in Chad have fast-tracked a proposal to allow the president to serve an unlimited number of terms, in a move that the opposition warns opens the door to authoritarianism.

The vote means that Chad's constitution will be amended to extend the president's term from five to seven years, renewable without limit. #chad www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...

The 'wowo' women carrying DRC's border trade on their backs, despite the risks Hundreds of women carry cross-border trade on their heads and backs every day at Kasumbalesa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s second-busiest border crossing into Zambia. Their work keeps supply cha...

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Kabila death sentence deepens political and regional divides in DR Congo The death sentence handed to former president Joseph Kabila has deepened political and regional divisions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exposing the fragile balance between demands for justice…

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Chad’s Weaponization of Citizenship On September 17 the Chadian authorities published a decree purporting to strip blogger Makaila Nguebla and journalist Charfadine Galmaye Saleh of their nationality. The move marks a chilling escalatio...

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The M23 takeover, part 1: In DR Congo’s Walikale, forced labour and fears of arrest The first of three stories on rebel rule in overlooked areas.

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Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court in Kinshasa. The court found him guilty of treason, war crimes and organis...

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DRC journalist Pacifique Muliri in hiding after threats over mining investigation - Committee to Protect Journalists Kinshasa, September 24, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in ...

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Cameroon: Authorities must release 36 protesters arbitrarily detained for five years amid crackdown on human rights The Cameroonian authorities must release 36 protesters arbitrarily detained for five years and put an end to arbitrary detention.

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Cameroon: Amnesty calls for release of 36 activists, five years after crackdown Cameroon on Monday is marking ​​five years since protests organised by the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) were violently repressed by the authorities. More than 500 people were arbitrarily arrest...

They "have committed no crime other than to express their opinion," Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa said. www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20... #cameroon

Donald Trump’s controversial campaign to deport migrants to Africa Five nations on the continent have so far agreed to receive US migrants from around the world

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“Art remains our oxygen”: DR Congo’s slam poets refuse to be silenced As rebels seize their towns, spoken-word artists battle censorship and violence.

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Hope and resistance: Slam poets capture the weight of war in DR Congo These powerful new poems examine the escalating crisis in the east.

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In the Shadow of Sudan’s War, a Maternity Ward Fights to Survive

In the Shadow of Sudan’s War, a Maternity Ward Fights to Survive www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/w... #chad

Chad's Move to Drop Presidential Term Limits Slammed As 'Burial of Democracy' Chad is a step closer to allowing the president to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house of parliament signed off on major constitutional changes this week. Opposition figures told ...

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Focusing on M23 allows ADF insurgents to expand in eastern DRC | ISS Africa The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies.

The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies. issafrica.org/iss-today/fo... #drc #congo

Rwanda: Authorities must immediately release Victoire Ingabire Ingabire was arrested on 19 June. The Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) has linked her arrest to alleged subversion.

3 months after the re-arrest of Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire, @amnesty.org calls for her immediate release. “Rwanda’s persistent political persecution of those with differing opinions has gone on for too long..." #Rwanda #VictoireIngabire
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Rwanda : Arrestation de Victoire Ingabire après l’ouverture d’une enquête pour complot contre l’État Ce jeudi 19 juin 2025 dans la soirée, l’opposante politique Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza a été arrêtée et placée en détention au siège du Rwanda Investig

The arrest of Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire suggests the regime is seriously rattled. Rumours have been swirling about Kagame's health and Rwanda is under intense pressure to sign a US peace deal with DRC. www.therwandan.com/fr/rwanda-ar...

Rwanda: Authorities must immediately release Victoire Ingabire Ingabire was arrested on 19 June. The Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) has linked her arrest to alleged subversion.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... #rwanda

Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon? Why does Paul Biya remain at the centre of Cameroon’s political ecosystem?

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Entire island’s internet shut down for a year after protesting construction Essential services have collapsed; banking operations have ceased, and emergency hospital care is no longer available

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