Press release
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Equatorial Guinea: Deep concern over closed-door trials
EG Justice and partner organizations express grave concern over the erosion of judicial independence in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting closed-door trials of Annobón citizens without legal representation. These actions violate both national constitutional rights and international commitments. The groups urge the government to adhere to the rule of law and respect human rights.
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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE’S CHINESE ROULETTE
The partnership between Congo-Brazzaville and China, now exemplified by Congo’s role as co-chair of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1920s. Andrea Ngombet’s article examines the economic and political implications of this relationship for Congo, Africa, and global dynamics.
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FOUR POLITICAL PRISONERS RELEASED IN ANGOLA AMID ONGOING HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS
Friends of Angola announced the release of four political prisoners on January 6, 2025, who were pardoned after being detained for planning a peaceful protest. Despite this positive development, concerns about Angola’s human rights violations persist, including arbitrary detentions and oppression. Advocacy groups highlight the need for ongoing efforts to improve civil liberties and uphold…
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Opening Central Africa Commends UK Sanctions on Russian Shadow Fleet and Isabel Dos Santos
Opening Central Africa (OCA) applauds UK sanctions against Isabel Dos Santos and Russian kleptocrats, which aim to combat corruption and safeguard resources. Leaders stress that these measures represent progress for affected citizens and a call for global cooperation. OCA seeks to enhance transparency and accountability across Central Africa through ongoing advocacy.
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Chad briefly arrests Three Human Rights Defenders: An Attempt to Silence Hissène Habré’s Victims
On October 2, 2024, security forces arrested lawyers Reed Broody, Ildjima LOKIAM, and Delphine Kemneloum Djiraibé during a press conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This intimidation tactic reflects the Chadian government’s effort to silence human rights defenders. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability regarding Hissène Habré’s brutal regime.
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CENTRAL AFRICA: PANGOLIN TRAFFICKING GENERATES NEARLY 419 BILLION CFA FRANCS EACH YEAR
The pangolin, the world’s most poached mammal, is illegally hunted for its scales, primarily for the Asian market. A recent investigation by three fellows in Central Africa uncovered a trafficking network worth approximately 419 billion CFA francs annually, revealing corruption among officials and the ecological risks involved.
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Hereditary Kleptocracy in Chad: A Special Report
One year after the October 2022 massacre, Chad remains under the grip of its transitional government, facing ongoing repression and delayed promises for elections. The regime, led by Mahamat Idriss Déby, shows little improvement in governance or resource management despite the nation’s oil wealth. Critics continue to flee amid increasing brutality.
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Addressing Kleptocracy in Central Africa
On February 17th and 18th, 2022, the sixth EU-AU summit will occur in Brussels to strengthen partnerships between the European and African Unions. The region of Central Africa faces kleptocratic regimes that exploit vast resources, leading to widespread poverty. OCA aims to raise awareness through video stories to inspire citizen action against this injustice.