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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Africa

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained on Incitement Charges

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained by police on accusations of inciting violence, according to his wife, who reported that six masked individuals took him from their home. BBC Africa indicates that Mwangi’s detention follows his recent call for an anti-government protest at a marathon in Nairobi set for Sunday. Police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed Mwangi’s custody but did not offer further information.

todayOctober 28, 2024 7

South Africa

Former EFF MP Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala Joins MK

To South Africa, where former EFF member of Parliament and human rights activist Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala has officially joined the MK Party. She announced her decision during an interview with fellow activist Ntsiki Mazwai on the Moya podcast. The former ANC uMkhonto we Sizwe operative and South African Navy's first female rear admiral expressed concerns over the current direction of parliament and the government's policies:  

todayOctober 3, 2024 92

Namibia

Political Parties Urged to Elect Inclusive Parliamentarians

Human rights activist, Linda Baumann has called on Namibian political parties to ensure that their selection of parliamentarians is based on merit and inclusivity. With the ruling party's upcoming electoral college and other parties preparing their candidate lists, Baumann emphasized the importance of democratic and open nomination processes. She urged parties to consider candidates' commitment to human rights, social justice, and the representation of marginalized communities, including those with disabilities, […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 14

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Linda Baumann Advocates for Inclusivity in ECN Decision on Sex and Gender Documentation

  Human rights advocate Linda Baumann has voiced concerns regarding the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) stance on sex and gender documentation in electoral processes. Baumann emphasized the importance of aligning state documents with individuals' self-identified sex and gender identities. She highlighted the need for Namibia to engage in conversations to redefine and clarify these concepts. Baumann underscored the distinction between sex, referring to physiological characteristics, and gender, a social […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 33

Namibia

Rosa Namises announces independent bid for Presidency

Social, gender equality, and human rights activist Rosa Namises has announced that she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia’s Presidential elections in November 2024. The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats and parliamentarian says she is running for presidency to address the country’s social issues.  Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in.

todayApril 8, 2024 73

Lifestyle

Zuleikha Mayat: South African author and activist who led a life of courage, compassion and integrity

By Saleem Badat, University of the Free State Few Indian South African women have achieved wider public recognition than author, human rights and cultural activist Zuleikha Mayat, who passed away on 2 February 2024. An honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal was just one of many awards bestowed on her during a life that spanned almost 98 years. Mayat was a remarkable pioneer, evocative writer, public speaker, civic worker, […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 8

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