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Beyond Compensation: Reparatory Justice as a Structural Economic Imperative for Africa

Stories & Blogs OSAAMay 20, 2025(News )

These historical crimes included the trans-Atlantic slave trade, colonialism, apartheid, and systemic racial discrimination

Sudan: UN expert calls for end to attacks on critical civilian infrastructure amidst intensifying drone strikes.

Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 19, 2025(Press Release )

The designated Expert on human rights in Sudan of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to Red Sea state in eastern Sudan.

Horrors in Sudan know no bounds, warns Türk, urging an end to the conflict.

Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 01, 2025(Press Release )

The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds. Just three days ago, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated attacks from multiple directions on the besieged city of El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp, killing at least 40 civilians.

Mali: UN experts outraged by reports of summary executions and enforced disappearances

Stories & Blogs OHCHRApr 30, 2025(Press Release )

UN experts today expressed outrage at the alleged summary execution of several dozen people in Mali, as well as the enforced disappearance of others.

Seeds of hope: Zambia’s fight against drought

Stories & Blogs OCHAJan 09, 2025(News )

Zambia is enduring its worst drought in four decades, with devastating consequences for people across the country.

Mozambique: Rebuilding lives in Cabo Delgado

Stories & Blogs OCHANov 22, 2024(News )

The impact of the seven-year conflict in Cabo Delgado remains profound, affecting internally displaced people, host communities and returnees.

Experts welcome announcement to end UK-Rwanda asylum partnership

Stories & Blogs OHCHRJul 10, 2024(Press Release )

Independent human rights experts* today welcomed the decision by the newly elected UK Government to scrap the policy to transfer asylum seekers who meet certain conditions to Rwanda for asylum processing.

Harnessing Domestic Resources for Digital and Economic Transformation in Africa

Stories & Blogs OSAAMar 13, 2024(News )

In today's global development landscape, the intertwined nature of economic and digital transformations presents an unparalleled opportunity for Africa.

UN relief chief: War and hunger could destroy Sudan

Stories & Blogs OCHAAug 25, 2023(News )

The war in Sudan is fueling a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions. This viral conflict – and the hunger, disease and displacement left in its wake – now threatens to consume the entire country.