At the Arise News Women of Impact in Africa 2026, revered South African anti-apartheid activist Sophie Williams-De Bruyn called for African youths to take risks and push borders. In her acceptance speech as one of the honourees, she urged the continent’s youth to see themselves as the future, adding that “the future is bright.” Williams-De…
Listen to this article | 4 mins info The killing of prominent Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed has fuelled an outpouring of grief and calls for justice, with advocates from around the world remembering Mohammed as a “courageous” voice. Mohammed, 66, was killed earlier this week after unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside her…
Conduct Prompt and Thorough Investigation; Ensure Accountability Two unknown assailants shot and killed housing rights activist Zweli ‘Khabazela’ Mkhize on February 12. Treasurer of the eNkanini branch of Abahlali baseMjondolo, a shack dwellers’ movement that has faced significant threats and violence from both state and non-state actors, Mkhize was killed while visiting a friend near…
An appellate court in Hong Kong reversed fraud convictions against former media tycoon Jimmy Lai. It was a rare victory for the prominent pro-democracy activist, who is a fierce critic of Beijing and has faced a litany of legal battles. Lai, 78, an outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party who founded the now-defunct Apple…
Environment group says FBI is visiting climate activists’ homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Environmental group Extinction Rebellion has said that climate change activists associated with the group are being investigated…
Screen siren Brigitte Bardot, whose portrayals of free-spirited ingenues made her an international sex symbol and the pride of France, and who turned her back on movie stardom in 1973 to become an animal rights activist, has died, according to French media and Associated Press. She was 91. Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation…
Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained as unrest over autonomy leaves four dead and dozens injured. Published On 26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Indian police have arrested prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, days after authorities accused him of fuelling violent demonstrations that left four people dead…
US President Donald Trump to address Arizona service for assassinated ally. Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend a memorial service in Arizona for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing United States activist and founder of Turning Point USA…
Watch: How the Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded Charlie Kirk, an influential right-wing activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at an event at a university in Utah. Here is what we know. What happened? Kirk, 31, was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on 10 September,…
FILE PHOTO: Founder and president of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S., February 28, 2019. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk might have been a household name in America, but as news of his shooting and death spread on…
