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Kenya: Ambitious new plan to combat gender-based violence, between hope and skepticism.

Kenya launches ambitious five-year plan to combat gender-based violence, with promises to strengthen laws and create support centres. But cultural and logistical challenges remain. Civil society mo...

Guinea: Journalist's Kidnapping Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

In Guinea, a journalist has been kidnapped, illustrating a growing climate of insecurity and threatening press freedom. Rights groups denounce this violence, stressing the impact on democracy and t...

Benin: Towards a balance between the fight against terrorism and respect for human rights

Benin is experiencing a political storm following the visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and terrorism. The challenge is to balance the fight against terrorism and respect for funda...

Burkina Faso: towards a return of the death penalty in a climate of insecurity?

In Burkina Faso, the military regime is considering reinstating the death penalty, sparking heated debate. As the country grapples with security crises, the decision raises ethical and moral questi...

Algeria: Presidential pardon of Ihsane El Kadi rekindles debate on freedom of the press.

Imprisoned Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi receives presidential pardon. His return reignites debate on press freedom in Algeria.