Africans Rising stands with the people of Nigeria against the “Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations” Bill, also known as the Anti-Social Media Bill. The bill, which will be the focus of a Senate public hearing on 09 March 2020, would give the country’s executive government the ability to police
We are saddened by the news of the attack in Ngarbuh, Donga Mantung on Friday, February 14 when soldiers invaded the village and killed at least 25 civilians. This type of violence and injustice is not tolerated by our movement and we want to put out a call for action
In order to keep up to statutory requirements, remain accountable to members and donors, and ensure achievement of our mission and vision, Africans Rising is seeking the services of an external audit for the period 2019 to 2021. *This is a first year audit of AR Africans Rising (AR) is
After two weeks of voting and 23,810 votes counted, Africans Rising is excited to announce the winner of the 2019 Africans Rising Activist of the Year award. Jean-Marie is a life-long activist from the Democratic Republic of Congo and, among his many achievements, he is the founding director of the
The Africans Rising Activist of the Year award will be presented to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated sterling leadership in their work as a selfless advocate for the rights of people on the continent. Read the biographies of the final 10 candidates below and then cast your vote for
Africans Rising stands in unwavering support of the movements and the many activists and organizations fighting against the present-day practice of slavery in West Africa which keeps hundreds of thousands of people in bondage. It is a horrendous shame that in 2019 someone can be born into this inhumane caste
Africans Rising is following closely, with attention and empathy, the developments in Guinea where civil society and opposition have taken to the streets to challenge the possibility of a constitutional change that would allow President Alpha Conde to run for a third term. While the President has not publicly supported
The undersigned civil society organizations strongly condemn the poor conditions of detention and ill-treatment of 18 election observers from the opposition New Democracy (ND) party in Guija district. The 18 were arrested by the Mozambican authorities in Chokwe district, Gaza province, while they were monitoring the voting process of the
ONE ACTION, ONE VOICE & ONE PEOPLE! Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity is launching a new campaign called ‘The People’s Campaign’, that puts a spotlight on community challenges and triumphs throughout the African continent and all around the world. The People’s Campaign aims to bring together communities across
This has been long overdue! Its half time now, Africans Rising wants to give this vice a RED CARD. We must win! Please help to end Sexual Assault and Rape by donating to the Red Card to Violence Against Women Convening in The Gambia