Burkina Faso has been placed on an international human rights watchlist following growing concerns over the country's deteriorating civic and political freedoms under military rule.

According to CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, authorities have increasingly restricted the activities of civil society organisations, political opposition parties, journalists, and government critics. In a statement, CIVICUS called on Burkina Faso's leader, Ibrahim Traoré, to reverse the dissolution and suspension of civil society organisations, allow political parties to operate freely, and initiate a genuine dialogue to restore democratic governance.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Baiye Mbu, West and Central Africa Researcher for the CIVICUS Monitor.

Burkina Faso has been placed on an international human rights watchlist following growing concerns over the country's deteriorating civic and political freedoms under military rule.
According to CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, authorities have increasingly restricted the activities of civil society organisations, political opposition parties, journalists, and government critics. In a statement, CIVICUS called on Burkina Faso's leader, Ibrahim Traor&eacute;, to reverse the dissolution and suspension of civil society organisations, allow political parties to operate freely, and initiate a genuine dialogue to restore democratic governance.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Baiye Mbu, West and Central Africa Researcher for the CIVICUS Monitor.

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Burkina Faso placed on an international human rights watchlist

A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison and imposed fines after convicting them of insulting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Critics have condemned the ruling as an attack on free speech in the West African nation.

The three men worked for Feenal Digital, an online media platform that produces content widely viewed as supportive of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party. Sonko recently parted ways with his former ally, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who launched his own political party last month.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Mamadou Thior, Senegalese Political Analyst and President of Cored.

A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison and imposed fines after convicting them of insulting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Critics have condemned the ruling as an attack on free speech in the West African nation.
The three men worked for Feenal Digital, an online media platform that produces content widely viewed as supportive of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party. Sonko recently parted ways with his former ally, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who launched his own political party last month.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Mamadou Thior, Senegalese Political Analyst and President of Cored.

Senegal jails three TikTokers for insulting President Faye

With less than five days remaining before Zambia heads to the polls on August 13, 2026, church leaders have urged citizens to uphold the country's long-standing tradition of peace and stability. In a statement, the Catholic Bishops said Zambia has been spared the civil wars and widespread bloodshed that have affected several of its neighbours, calling on citizens to preserve that legacy.

The Bishops stressed that true peace is more than the absence of conflict, describing it as the result of justice, mutual respect, and solidarity among all citizens. They also made a special appeal to young people, urging them not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of violence during the election period.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) Caritas Executive Director, Father Gabriel Mapulanga.

With less than five days remaining before Zambia heads to the polls on August 13, 2026, church leaders have urged citizens to uphold the country's long-standing tradition of peace and stability. In a statement, the Catholic Bishops said Zambia has been spared the civil wars and widespread bloodshed that have affected several of its neighbours, calling on citizens to preserve that legacy.
The Bishops stressed that true peace is more than the absence of conflict, describing it as the result of justice, mutual respect, and solidarity among all citizens. They also made a special appeal to young people, urging them not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of violence during the election period.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) Caritas Executive Director, Father Gabriel Mapulanga.

Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops call for peace, stability ahead of August 13 general elections

As South Africa marks Women's Month, renewed calls are being made to move beyond symbolic celebrations and tackle the barriers preventing women from fully participating in the economy. At the fourth DLO African Women in Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, business leaders and the United Nations called for greater investment in women-led businesses and stronger action to close the gender gap. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange is there, and filed this report.

As South Africa marks Women's Month, renewed calls are being made to move beyond symbolic celebrations and tackle the barriers preventing women from fully participating in the economy. At the fourth DLO African Women in Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, business leaders and the United Nations called for greater investment in women-led businesses and stronger action to close the gender gap. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange is there, and filed this report.

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