Rights &amp; Justice

Former Haitian president expected to testify in court on rare visit home

Senegal's National Assembly passes constitutional reform curbing presidential powers

Jul 7, 2026

Nigeria: UNICEF chief urges child protection amid security, humanitarian crises

Jul 19, 2026

The head of the U.N. children's agency visited northwestern Nigeria on Friday as conflict, poverty and rising food insecurity leave millions of children in the region in need of aid

Mali: Six former Bah N'Daw allies on trial over alleged coup plot

In Mali, six men linked to former transitional president Bah N'Daw are on trial over an alleged coup plot. The case is before the Bamako Court of Appeal on Tuesday, July 14.

Kenyan Rastafarians disappointed after court ruling denies cannabis use

Rastafarians in Kenya express disappointment and a determination to appeal, after a court refused to grant them the right to smoke weed on religious grounds on Wednesday

Rapist nicknamed 'the Killer' groomed underage girls across Sheffield

He showed the girl a handgun he kept in his car, before taking her into a wooded area and raping her.

Anthony Russell charged with murdering Ian Huntley in prison workshop attack

IEC announces voter registration weekend for local elections

The IEC will hold a voter registration weekend for the local government elections on 20 and 21 June.

'My childhood friend lost everything to Ian Huntley's "killer" - he is no hero'

'He felt guilty but he shouldn't have. It was all Anthony Russell.'

First picture of 'perfect neighbour', 71, found dead by her landlord

'I just don't understand how this could have happened.'

Family of teacher killed in prank gone wrong 'supports dropping charges'

'This would be counter to Jason’s lifelong dedication of investing in the lives of these children.'

Morocco to hold legislative elections on September 23

Morocco will hold its next legislative elections on September 23,2026,the government spokesperson said on feb 5,announcing a royal decree that formally sets the polling date and outlines the timetabl

Man sentenced for Bradford house fire murders of Bryonie Gawith and her three children

Bryonie Gawith,29,and her three children,Denisty Birtle,nine,Oscar Birtle,five,and Aubree Birtle,22 months,died in the house fire (Pictures: SWNS)

'I called 999 when I was attacked by my partner - but it was me they arrested'

Abusers use counter-allegations to deflect blame onto their victims and deter them from seeking help in the future (Picture: Maria Korneeva/Moment/Getty)

Troll who targeted Sir Keir Starmer with abusive emails spared jail