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The search of viable strategies to bring about sustainable development that would propel Africa into development has been top on the agenda of the African Union. It is in this context that Africa’s Agenda 2063 has come into existence.

(Tunis, May 13, 2015) — Tunisian legislators should drop problematic provisions from a new security bill, 13 nongovernmental organizations said in a joint statement today.

Madame Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates, representatives of NHRIs and NGOs; all protocols respectfully observed.

We, the members of the East African Zinduka Festival, are concerned with the current situation in Burundi.

JPD is a tri-annual refereed journal providing a forum for critical thinking and constructive action at the intersections of conflict, development and peace

The purpose for this special edition is to nourish reflection and debate consisting of new perspective from Africa as an active player in global development processes.

APRIL 21, 2015

State authorities in Somaliland must immediately release detained lawyer and human rights defender Guleid Ahmed Jama, who is being detained on wholly baseless charges, said the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project, in a statement released today.

(NEW YORK, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015)—The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) today raised serious concerns about discriminatory provisions in a law signed by Malawi’s President Mutharika that is expected to go into effect today.

Kenneth Blaauw, a traditional fisher and champion of rights for small-scale fishers died at the weekend, from a stomach-related illness. He was 57.

21 April 2015