Africa

How US-Israel attack on Iran is impacting Africa

2 Comments / Africa, Alumni Regional Correspondents, Conflicts & Disasters, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran may appear geographically distant from Africa. Yet its consequences are being felt across the continent. For millions of Africans from the Horn of Africa to Uganda, Sudan, the Gulf of Guinea and South Africa, among others, the conflict is not simply a geopolitical crisis. It is rapidly becoming a human rights crisis driven by inflation, food insecurity, disrupted trade, and heightened regional instability.

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Nasir Turmoil: a litmus test for the fate of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan and the applicable law

2 Comments / Africa, Conflicts & Disasters, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The Nasir hostilities and their aftermath risk the collapse of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan, with imminent return to another wave of civil war, which will jeopardise human rights and spark humanitarian crises.

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Weaponisation of rape: women and girls in African conflict zones

1 Comment / Africa, Alumni Regional Correspondents, Conflicts & Disasters, Gender, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

Rape in war is a deliberate strategy not a tragic byproduct. Political inaction, legal loopholes and failed peace processes make leaders complicit. Protecting women means prosecuting perpetrators, empowering communities and rejecting silence. The time for impunity is over.

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Upholding the right to food in emergencies in Africa

Leave a Comment / Africa, Conflicts & Disasters, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Environment, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The right to food is an essential component of human dignity and survival. Africa is prone to hunger due to food insecurity exacerbated by recurring emergencies. Hunger must be considered a human rights-related issue, providing comprehensive diagnosis and solutions.

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A call to action: strengthening the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Leave a Comment / Africa, Gender, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

To turn the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls into meaningful action demands all hands on deck to dismantle violence against women and girls and amplify the voices of survivors. The current call for a structured review highlight the need for stakeholder consultation to address gaps in implementation, particularly concerning Article 14.

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Persons with Albinism and climate change in Africa: ‘A matter of life and death’

Leave a Comment / Africa, Alumni Regional Correspondents, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Environment, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

Persons with albinism (PWAs) in Africa are intensely vulnerable, from genetic susceptibility to severe sunburn and skin cancer to societal stigma and violence. As climate change escalates, inclusive policies and targeted interventions are urgently required to safeguard their health and human rights.

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The quiet crisis: shrinking civil society space for queer rights in Southern Africa

Leave a Comment / Africa, Gender, Human Rights Defenders, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

In Southern Africa emergency laws are shrinking the space for queer civil society actors. It is worth exploring how COVID-19 era and post-pandemic policies are weaponised to suppress LGBTIQ+ organising —and why queer rights must be central to preparedness planning.

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Bridging or widening the gap? Assessing digitalisation’s impact on inclusive education for vulnerable children in Africa

2 Comments / Africa, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

Technological solutions and digitalisation have the potential to improve access to education for vulnerable populations and support inclusivity. However, their effectiveness is contingent upon addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Without tackling these issues, the impact remains negligible.

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Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife

Leave a Comment / Africa, Alumni Regional Correspondents, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Gender, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

Millions of women and girls throughout the African continent are still subjected to female genital mutilation with devastating consequences of lifelong pain and trauma. The international community must help African states battling centuries of prejudice to eradicate this brutal practice.

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The protection of children against harmful practices in the digital space: Should Article 21 of the ACRWC be pushed further?

Leave a Comment / Africa, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

The upsurge in harmful digital practices targeting children raise concerns about the adequacy of protective measures under the ACRWC, and whether African youngsters are efficiently safeguarded. Recently adopted frameworks have been introduced to address these gaps and improve protection.

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How US-Israel attack on Iran is impacting Africa

Nasir Turmoil: a litmus test for the fate of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan and the applicable law

Weaponisation of rape: women and girls in African conflict zones

A call to action: strengthening the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

The quiet crisis: shrinking civil society space for queer rights in Southern Africa

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