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Alongside the Platform for African Democrats, we stand in unwavering solidarity with Tundu Antiphas Lissu and call for his immediate and unconditional release. His ongoing persecution sends a deeply troubling message about #Tanzania's lack of justice and democracy. #FreeTunduLissu

.Samia Suluhu picked a fight with the wrong man. Only a fool tests the depth of a river with no feet. #FreeTunduLissu

Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their unprecedented advance in eastern Congo, gaining political influence and access to mineral-rich territory, according to a confidential report by a group of United Nations experts. reuters.com/world/africa/r…

#FreeFaithZaba

'Under the surface [of the Kagame dictatorship], there's another #Rwanda waiting; one made up of the young, the connected, and those increasingly unwilling to accept fear as a foundation for peace.' Our conversation with Samuel Baker BYANSI: youtube.com/watch?v=bDqPhQ…

In #Uganda, another outspoken critic of the Museveni regime has been abducted and tortured. The case of Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a lawyer and member of parliament, adds to the growing list of kidnappings and disappearances ahead of the Jan. 2026 elections. rfi.fr/en/africa/2025…

"The detention of Tundu Lissu sends a troubling message about the state of democracy in #Tanzania. As the world watches, let this be a moment to reaffirm the values of freedom, rule of law, and the right to peaceful political opposition." #FreeTunduLissu saharareporters.com/2025/07/01/afr…

🚨IDU is alarmed by reports of poisoning attempts on opposition leader Tundu lissu in custody. We urge Tanzanian authorities to protect his life, health and rights. Any harm lies with the Government of Tanzania. The world is watching! #FreeTunduLissu Samia Suluhu (Image: Ericky

The first African leaders summit of Trump's second term will be held next week in Washington. Heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will attend, with a focus on 'economic opportunities in the critical minerals sector.' semafor.com/article/07/02/…

#Zimbabwe "The arrest of journalists Faith Zaba and her colleague Blessed Mhlanga ... are part of an ongoing pattern in which the criminal justice system is being misused to target independent media to instill fear and curb press freedom." #FreeFaithZaba amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

#Rwanda "In the 2000s [Kagame] became Africa's most admired dictator... Those who pointed to the brutal suppression of dissent and assassinations of opponents were ignored. For African elites starved of examples of well-run states, he was a role model." economist.com/leaders/2025/0…

While many people -- including activists and opposition folks inside the country and out -- were celebrating the November 2017 coup, I wrote this and received a lot of flak for it: "In #Zimbabwe ... the dictator may be gone, but the dictatorship remains." washingtonpost.com/news/democracy…

#Tanzania / #Uganda "Most will call it an 'election,' for want of a better term. But in both countries the ballot is an exercise of state power ... Rulers are already preparing—by charging their opponents with treason." economist.com/middle-east-an… #FreeTunduLissu

#Togo "These young people are not simply protesting a new constitution ... They are rejecting 58 years of political inheritance, from father to son, that has brought nothing but poverty, repression, and humiliation." aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/4/… #FreeTogo

"#Rwanda has been accused of exploiting eastern Congo's minerals ... The [U.N.] report said that smuggling of coltan, considered a critical mineral, from M23-controlled territories in recent months reached 'unprecedented levels.'" apnews.com/article/rwanda… Monika Pronczuk

It was good to speak to Julian Pecquet about the upcoming mini-summit with African leaders in Washington, including the government of #Liberia with whom we, at Vanguard Africa, have been working since last June. Another chance to further strengthen relationships and opportunity.

A sustainable peace between #Congo and #Rwanda can only be delivered if accountability for human rights violations committed by all sides is out front. My take in The Hill for Human Rights Watch thehill.com/opinion/intern…

#Kenya "There is no reversing the Gen Z Saba Saba-like spirit ... The attempt to criminalize protests is reactive and will not work. It instead makes the government appear retrogressive and desperate enough to subvert the constitution." apnews.com/article/kenya-… #SabaSaba2025

The rate at which #Kenya is becoming a killer state with impunity is deeply worrying. Just today, police opened fire on protesters, killing several people. The warning signs have been increasingly evident this year, issues we discussed with Martha Karua SC: youtube.com/watch?v=g_KuRz…

#Niger "Since it took power in a coup in July 2023, Niger's military junta has cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society ... authorities should release all those arbitrarily arrested." #FreeBazoum #FreeTiangari hrw.org/news/2025/07/0… ilaria allegrozzi Human Rights Watch