Governance

Tax abuse and money laundering is trapping billions in poverty, says UN
UN report claims up to 10% of the world’s wealth could be hidden offshore
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
25, Feb, 2021 @5:00 AM

Sri Lanka at 'tipping point’ with risk of return to past atrocities, activists warn
Civil rights groups say situation ‘getting worse on a daily basis’ as UN human rights chief expresses alarm over deepening impunity
Karen McVeigh
24, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM

'No way they'll back out': tensions rise amid Ethiopia opposition hunger strike
Supporters say the politicians are prepared to die as government stands firm, with human rights lawyers warning consequences ‘could be huge’
Guardian staff
17, Feb, 2021 @11:46 AM

Malawi sacks heads of Covid-19 taskforce amid audit of use of funds
President Lazarus Chakwera fires several officials and warns ‘no penny meant for saving lives will be stolen, abused or wasted’
Charles Pensulo
16, Feb, 2021 @11:54 AM

At least 331 human rights defenders were murdered in 2020, report finds
Two-thirds of those killed worked to protect environmental, land and indigenous peoples’ rights, while those providing Covid relief also faced reprisals
Kate Hodal
11, Feb, 2021 @1:12 PM

Lawyers protesting against police in Tunisia allegedly attacked by officers
The three men are said to be recovering from assaults after security forces are accused of targeting activists during unrest
Simon Speakman Cordall in Tunis
10, Feb, 2021 @8:45 AM

It's time for Africa to rein in Tanzania's anti-vaccine president | Vava Tampa
John Magufuli’s cavalier disregard of Covid-19 in the great lakes region is fuelling conspiracies and endangering lives
Vava Tampa
08, Feb, 2021 @8:30 AM

#Demlootchallenge: Zimbabwean activists sing to protest corruption
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s song denouncing “looting” in Mnangagwa’s regime has inspired a host of follow up versions
Nyasha Chingono in Harare
03, Feb, 2021 @12:00 PM

'The lockdown was political': Chad under strain ahead of election
Opposition cries foul as Covid restrictions cut off incomes and health care in country where two-thirds live in severe poverty
Zeinab Mohammed Salih in N’djamena
25, Jan, 2021 @7:45 AM

‘People are hungry’: why Tunisia's youth are taking to the streets
Unemployment – especially among the young – falling living standards and lockdowns have sparked riots across the country
Simon Speakman Cordall in Tunis
20, Jan, 2021 @7:15 AM

Uganda charges leading lawyer for LGBT rights with money laundering
Human rights organisation says allegations that Nicholas Opiyo acquired over $300,000 in funds are ‘frivolous’ and ‘fabricated’
Samuel Okiror in Kampala
24, Dec, 2020 @3:18 PM

Uganda detains leading lawyer for LGBT rights on money-laundering charges
Opposition figures say charges against Nicholas Opiyo, known for defending the rights of society’s most vulnerable, are baseless
Samuel Okiror in Kampala
23, Dec, 2020 @10:56 AM
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