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Albino Children: Superstitions in Africa
Being an albino child in Africa is like carrying a permanent tombstone on your shoulders. When they are born, they are usually, in many cases repudiated, in others sold to…
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Mali: Results 5 Months After a Training on Human Rights and Good Governance
By Murielle Gemis and Mariam Traoré - May 11, 2024 63 young activists, aged 18 to 25, 28 women and 35 men, gathered for a training session on Human Rights…
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Urgent Appeal: Religious Persecution of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia
On April 30, 2024, a global coalition from the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable, comprising 70 concerned organizations and advocates, hand-delivered a multi-faith letter regarding the escalating persecution of Orthodox…
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Exposing the Silent Genocide: The Plight of the Amhara People in Ethiopia
The recently released report by the Stop Amhara Genocide Association and Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) paints a deeply disturbing picture of…
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The media in Mali are no longer allowed to cover the activities of political parties
The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power The junta in Mali continued with its restrictions on political life in the country and banned the media from…
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Maritime Security: EU to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment
The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal…
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Global Christian Forum: Diversity of global Christianity on display in Accra
By Martin Hoegger Accra Ghana, 16th April 2024. In this African city teeming with life, the Global Christian Forum (GCF) brings together Christians from more than 50 countries and from…
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Afforestation of Africa threatens grasslands and savannahs
New research warns that Africa's tree-planting campaign poses a double jeopardy as it will damage ancient CO2-absorbing grass ecosystems while failing to fully restore depleted forests, the Financial Times reports.…
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Alexandrian Holy Synod deposed the new Russian exarch in Africa
On February 16, at the meeting in the ancient monastery "St. George" in Cairo the H. Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria decided to depose Bishop Constantine (Ostrovsky) of Zaraysk…
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Transforming Tragedy into Hope: Rwandan Educator Champions Human Rights for Lasting Peace
Brussels, Pressrelease through BXL-Media - Rwanda, once known for its history of ethnic violence is currently undergoing a remarkable transformation towards a peaceful future. This positive change is being led…