ACHPR Stories

Kenya’s crackdown on activists spotlighted at AU rights summit
Kenya’s crackdown on activists spotlighted at AU rights summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

In recent months, activists have been prosecuted under severe provisions, including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012) and robbery with violence c...

How conflicts, disasters are taking a heavy toll on Africa’s mental health
How conflicts, disasters are taking a heavy toll on Africa’s mental health
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

The ACHPR stressed that access to mental health and psychosocial support is essential alongside basic necessities, enabling affected individuals to co...

AU human rights body warns against US deportation deals with African states
AU human rights body warns against US deportation deals with African states
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights cited recent agreements signed with Rwanda and Uganda that would allow Washington to transfer both...

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