Genocide Reparations Forum Asks Germany Not To Pursue
By Nishi Felton 10 October 2026 The Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (Graf) has called on German civil societies to stand against the 2021 joint declaration, a bilateral government agreement addressing the 1904-1908 genocide against Ovaherero and Nama people. Source: The Namibian The forum, established in June, issued their statement on Saturday in advance of a plenary debate in the German Bundestag (parliament) to finalise the joint declaration. “The debate must lead to a
The Namibian
2 days ago
Malawi Country Report October 2026
By Elinn Ikhlef October 14, 2026 Malawi remains a relatively stable multiparty democracy in Southern Africa and has not experienced the large-scale ethnic violence seen in several neighboring states. However, persistent human rights concerns continue to affect vulnerable populations, particularly refugees, persons with albinism, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those accused of witchcraft. Several indicators associated with the early stages of genocide warrant monitoring. Since ga
Genocide Watch
3 days ago
Health Crisis Looms for Zimbabwe Following US Withdrawal of Aid
Humanitarian Crises 05/10/2026 • Jeffrey Moyo Zimbabwean Health Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora launched the country’s national health plan in July, committing more money to health – but this won’t be enough to fill the gap left by the withdrawal of US aid. HARARE – In March, 27-year-old Jemitius Gangata succumbed to malaria in Mahombokombe village in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province, becoming part of the country’s growing malaria statistics. By mid-April, the country had
Health Policy Watch
Oct 9
Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality
By Ryan Thoreson October 1, 2026 Port Louis in Mauritius, November 12, 2024. © 2024 Xinhua/Shutterstock The National Human Rights Commission in Mauritius earlier this year urged the government to legally recognize same-sex marriages, stating that the refusal to recognize such unions is discriminatory and lacks justification under domestic law. The Commission’s recommendation comes after two same-sex couples filed complaints alleging that the country’s civil status office’s re
Human Rights Watch
Oct 7
OvaHerero Seek SA Support For German Genocide Reparations
OvaHerero descendants in South Africa have petitioned South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to support their calls for justice, reparations and historical redress over the genocides committed by Imperial Germany between 1904 and 1908. By Martin Endjala October 3, 2026 Source: The Namibian The petition, dated 2 October and seen by The Namibian calls on the South African government to publicly support the OvaHerero and Nama peoples’ demands and recognise that the consequences
The Namibian
Oct 6
Zambia: Cancelling Passports used to Silence Critics
Amnesty International September 11, 2026 Private Photo. Source: Amnesty International Responding to reports that the Zambian authorities have cancelled the passports of former Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia and former Permanent Representative to the African Union Emmanuel Mwamba, historian and academic Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, former opposition Members of Parliament Binwell Mpundu and Emmanuel Jay Banda, former State House Special Assistant Kaizer Zulu, and blogger Lillian Mutambo
Amnesty International
Sep 29
'Zimbabwe's recurring patterns of human rights abuse, discrimination and coercion remain a concern', says watchdog
ZIMBABWE recorded a slight increase in documented human rights violations in August despite a sharp decline in the number of people affected, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has said. The rights watchdog said that recurring patterns of abuse, discrimination and coercion remain a concern. ZPP recorded 137 human rights violations during the month, up from 132 in July, representing a 3.8% increase. However, the number of people affected fell from 2,585 in July to 1,151 in Augus
New Zimbabwe
Sep 28
SALC Warns BILL Could Shut Migrants Out Of Rights Complaints
By Mfanufukile Khathwane September 25, 2026 Source: Independent News Eswatini Mbabane– Migrant workers, asylum seekers and immigration detainees could be left without access to the country’s human rights complaints mechanism under the proposed Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Bill, according to the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC). Melusi Simelane of SALC, working with Lilungelo Lakho partners, raised the concern in a detailed section-by-section an
Namibia: Displaced Angolans Face Human Rights Abuses
By Amnesty International September 2, 2026 Source: Amnesty International Namibia: Drought displaced Angolans face human rights abuses Angolan women and children displaced by drought into Namibia face serious human rights abuses arising from a lack of safe and legal migration pathways for people forced across borders by natural disasters, Amnesty International said in a new report. The report, “The Drier It Gets The Longer You Have To Walk, The Deeper You Have To Dig” – The
Ethnic Groups & Political Boundaries in Africa
By Fauwaz Khan Genocide Watch Mapping Team intern Fauwaz Khan has created an interactive web map that allows viewers to see the ethnic composition of Africa. Selecting an ethnic group, signified by different colors on the map, will show their geographic distribution, present-day countries, and areas where multiple groups overlap, if applicable. To view this interactive map, see the embedded map below or click the image above to open it in a new tab.
Genocide Watch
Jul 21
78,000 Zimbabweans flee South Africa due to xenophobia
By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 12/07 - 14:20 Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic violence and threats in South Africa arrived at a reception centre in the border town of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe. Some returnees described being assaulted, robbed and forced from their homes and jobs, while aid workers provided medical care and transport to their final destinations. Zimbabwe's government said Tuesday it had helped nearly 21,300 of its citizens to return from South Africa in just o
Africanews
Jul 13
Genocide Descendants Want N$17 Trillion
By Justicia Shipena June 21, 2026 Source: The Namibian Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants are demanding N$17 trillion in reparations, rejecting the current Namibia-Germany negotiations as inadequate and exclusionary. The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly for Genocide says the current negotiations between Namibia and Germany have failed to deliver justice. Reverend Ebson Kaapama, a member of the Maharero Royal Traditional Authority and technical committee member of the Okandjoze
The Namibian
Jun 21
