Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges ‘Massive Rethink’ of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup

Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges ‘Massive Rethink’ of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup

The UN’s top human rights official has called for a ‘massive rethink’ of US immigration and security policies ahead of the World Cup, warning that racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told journalists on Wednesday that if such issues…

Read More
Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges ‘Massive Rethink’ of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup

Africa: All of Africa Today – June 11, 2026

  Kenya Opposition Proposes Alternative ‘People’s Budget’ Kenya’s opposition coalition under the United Alternative Government banner has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the presentation of the 2026/2027 national budget. They accused the government of pursuing policies that are deepening the country’s debt crisis and worsening the burden on ordinary citizens. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo…

Read More
Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges ‘Massive Rethink’ of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup

Africa: Beyond Ports – China Embeds Itself in African Maritime Networks

China’s growing integration in Africa’s maritime infrastructure presents opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management by African governments to preserve autonomy, diversify partnerships, and advance the public interest. Africa occupies a critical geostrategic position along global maritime corridors connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For China, access to these routes is both an economic and strategic…

Read More
Africa: Countries Urged to ‘Go Further, Faster’ and Deliver On Climate Commitments

Africa: Countries Urged to ‘Go Further, Faster’ and Deliver On Climate Commitments

The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts. Simon Stiell addressed the opening of the UN June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany – an important step ahead of…

Read More
Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges ‘Terms’ of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries

Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges ‘Terms’ of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries

A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is conditioning critical health assistance on broad access to health information systems, pathogen samples, and compliance monitoring….

Read More
Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges ‘Massive Rethink’ of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup

Africa: Fake – Poster Claiming All ‘Illegal Foreigners’ Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police

FAKE: Poster claiming all ‘illegal foreigners’ must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police IN SHORT: A circulating poster in the name of South Africa’s department of home affairs claims “All illegal foreigners must leave South Africa by June 30th”. But it’s not from the department and has been debunked by…

Read More