Africa

Treasury Department Announces Sanctions against South Sudanese Officials for Involvement in Conflict Related Sexual Violence

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

On June 20, 2023, the United States Treasury Department announced that it had designated for sanctions Major General James Nando a

ECOWAS Condemns Coup in Niger and Threatens Use of Force

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 30, 2023, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an extraordinary summit to address the political situation in Niger—s

Rwandan Genocide: Trial Chamber Rules Félicien Kabuga Mentally Unfit for Trial

Author: 
Ayomide Oloyede

UN Report Details Racial Discrimination, Slavery, and Human Rights Violations Across Various Countries

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

Human Rights Organizations Urge UN to Protect Body Investigating Tigray Conflict

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali Expelled

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

On February 5, 2023, Mali’s ruling junta made Guillaume Ngefa-Atondoko Andali, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, a persona non grata and gave him 48 hours to leave the country.