By Tekeleselassie W. Introduction The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, one of the oldest Christian institutions in the world, faces repeated attacks despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia have been targeted in several regions of Oromia, including »»»

A woman collapsed after she and her partner were caned 140 times each for having sex outside of marriage and drinking alcohol in one of the most severe Sharia Law lashings carried out in Indonesia. The couple, a man and a woman, were struck on their backs with a rattan stick in a public park on Thu»»»

Police patrolled largely deserted streets in Tanzania’s major cities on Tuesday as the government moved to block planned demonstrations against the disputed October election, urging people to stay home for Independence Day. Activists had called for nationwide protests against the ruling party’s vic»»»

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Oct 29, (AP): Opposition leaders in Cameroon Tuesday contested the official results of the Oct 12 presidential election after the country’s top court declared the world’s oldest leader Paul Biya winner as protests continued across the country. Citizens began protesting in mid-Oct»»»

Tension is rising further on the political scene in Tanzania ahead of the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Accused of treason, his Chadema political party was this month excluded from the presidential race scheduled for October, sparking concern among human rights groups. Opposition leade ..»»»

Indonesia has long positioned itself as a firm opponent of colonialism and injustice. That stance is not rhetorical. It is enshrined in its constitution, which clearly states: “Colonialism must be abolished in this world because it is not in accordance with humanity and justice.” Israel’s decades-l»»»

As violence increases across Latin America, El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele's (R) security gains are drawing interest from local leaders looking to form a regional political movement, tapping into public frustration over crime and insecurity. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo May 2»»»

— Valeria Marquez was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when someone arrived at her door to deliver a small parcel. “He’s a little piglet!” the 23-year-old beauty influencer exclaimed as she returned to her viewers and unwrapped the stuffed an»»»

Jonathan Pedneault has announced that he is stepping down as co-leader of the Green Party after failing to secure a seat in the House of Commons on his second attempt. "While I remain proud of the program the party built and the values we brought forward during this campaign, I recognize that we we»»»

Ugandan opposition leaders on Monday demanded the release of a colleague whose military trial faces a legal challenge after the top court ruled that civilians can’t be court-martialed. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate in the East African country, has been in jail since his abductio»»»

Religious minorities are facing systematic persecution, harassment and violence. Religious minorities in Bangladesh are living through a quiet but harrowing ordeal, facing systematic persecution, harassment, and violence. For years, the country’s Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and other mi ... »»»

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 17 (ANI): In a press release issued by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan [HRCP] it has expressed strong condemnation of the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, calling it a 'draconian' law that undermines fundamental freedoms.HRCP Secretary-General Harris Kh»»»