Kenya: Activists Push for Parliamentary Probe Into Alleged Rights Violations By Security Agencies

Police deployed across Nairobi as Kenya braces for protests

Police mounted checkpoints and barbed wire around the parliament precinct and on major roads leading into Nairobi ahead of planned demonstrations linked to Kenya's annual Saba Saba commemorations. #News #Kenya #Africa #Protests #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Independent documentary reveals persecution of LGBTQ+ people – made worse by Trump’s aid cuts

At a special preview screening for The Independent’s new documentary ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ the vital nature of funding to protect safe spaces for vulnerable communities was laid bare

Siyafana Sonke Urges Government Accountability and Protection of Migrants’ Rights in South Africa

PRETORIA, Gauteng — A coalition of 130 civil society organizations operating under the banner of Siyafana Sonke has called for urgent government accountability and the protection of migrants’ rights in South Africa. The advocacy group warns that widespread public anger regarding unemployment and collapsing public services is being dangerously misdirected at vulnerable foreign nationals, allowing []

Kenya marks two years since deadly protests amid heavy security | DW News

Police in Kenya have imposed tight security in Nairobi as the country marks two years since the deadly Gen Z protests. Roadblocks, razor wire and checkpoints have restricted access to parts of the city. Small groups still gathered to honor those killed in 2024, with police firing tear gas and making arrests. The government says millions have been set aside for victims, but critics argue justice is still lacking. Why have there been so few prosecutions? And is compensation enough for grieving families? #kenya #genz #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Local Government’s Kumumanya’s Anti-Corruption Directive Shakes 135 Districts as Jobs Open to All Ugandans

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has intensified the call for public servants to exercise their roles with absolute transparency and integrity. According to a new accountability battle unfolding across Uganda’s local government system, several authorities are moving to eliminate [] The post Local Government’s Kumumanya’s Anti-Corruption Directive Shakes 135 Districts as Jobs Open to All Ugandans appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.