Mozambique: Mondlane announces break in election protests
Speaking in a Facebook broadcast on Sunday, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane said the five-day reprieve would allow the entry of humanitarians and international bodies into Mozambique to evaluate the state of human rights…
Southern Africa: The Largely Unsung Role of U.S. Former President Carter in Southern Africa
RFI] Former US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday aged 100, was well known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to respecting human rights – much less so for his African legacy. And yet he was the first US president to visit sub-Saharan Africa and during his short term in office from 1977 to…
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter, known for his humanitarian work and historic presidency, dies at 100. The post Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com…UN experts demand accountability from Israel over Gaza actions
United Nations human rights experts have called for Israel to face consequences for what they describe as “inflicting maximum suffering” on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The experts accuse Israel of repeatedly violating international law, shielded by the protection of its allies. “International humanitarian law establishes universal and binding rules to safeguard civilians and limit...
Taliban to close all NGOs that employ Afghan women
In the latest crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban have announced they will no longer allow any national or foreign NGOs that employ women to operate in the country. In a letter published on social platform X on Sunday night, the Economy Ministry said NGOs that do not comply with the new rule…
Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict
Trump argued that his rights were violated by the judge presiding over the case, but the court disagreed…
PIF fully subscribes to Saudi Re’s capital hike shares
Logo of Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re) Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re) announced, on Dec. 29, the completion of the subscription process for the new shares issued as part of its capital increase, with pre-emptive rights suspended. Subscription Coverage Details Total Offered Shares 26.73 million Subscribed Shares 26.73 million Value of Subscribed Shares SAR…
ATM calls for criminalisation of racism after incident at Fourways shop (VIDEOS)
The Patriotic Alliance said it will report the incident to the South African Human Rights Commission…
UN experts demand Israel face consequences for Gaza actions
United Nations human rights experts stated on Monday that Israel must be held accountable for “inflicting maximum suffering” on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, accusing Israel of defying international law with the protection of its allies. “International humanitarian law comprises a set of universal and binding rules to protect civilian objects and persons who are not…