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Innocent Buchu, a reporter in the eye of the storm in eastern Congo

The resumption of fighting in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo since 27 January has resulted in 2,900 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, according to t…

11 février 2025Read

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[DR Congo] : AfricTivistes Calls for Peace and De-escalation !

Since 27 January, fighting has erupted between the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebellion …

7 février 2025Read

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Telemarketing to citizen engagement: the inspiring journey of Ndeye Fatou Diouf

Ndèye Fatou Diouf, affectionately known as “Nifa” by her loved ones, began her career in sales and customer service, thus acquiring solid experience i…

6 février 2025Read

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[Togo]: Togolese poet Affectio’s place is not in prison

On 12 January, the poet and human rights defender Sokpor Sitsopé Honoré, also known as Affectio, was arrested. This human rights advocate, known for h…

4 février 2025Read

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AfricTivistes and AMLD Join Forces to Counter Electoral Disinformation in Senegal

In preparation for the Senegalese legislative elections held on 17 November 2024, AfricTivistes co-organised a sensitisation and training workshop on …

31 janvier 2025Read

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AfricTivistes and Article 19 Mobilise for Media Resilience Against New Threats

From 16th to 17th January, AfricTivistes, in collaboration with Article 19, equipped the media against cyber threats and physical assaults. This works…

30 janvier 2025Read

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Aboubacar Son, sociologist committed to defending human rights in Burkina Faso

A sociologist and relentless activist, Aboubacar Son is a key player in the defence of human rights and the promotion of social equality in Burkina Fa…

23 janvier 2025Read

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Zara Issa Abdou, Nigerien advocate for an equitable, prosperous Sahel

Zara Issa Abdou, a Nigerien activist and founding member of Sahel Activistes Niger, shares her inspiring story of commitment to social justice and the…

21 janvier 2025Read

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[Republic of Guinea]: AfricTivistes demands opposition leader’s release

On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, the correctional court of Conakry sentenced the opposition leader, Aliou Bah, president of the Mouvement Démocratique Libé…

9 janvier 2025Read