AHRC, April 26, 2026. The African Human Rights Coalition (AHRC) is experiencing a sharp surge in urgent calls from Senegal, marked by panic, credible threats, and pleas for immediate protection following the escalation of laws, arrests, lengthy detentions, and rhetoric targeting LGBT individuals. Reports describe individuals being actively sought out, with fear spreading rapidly through communities already living on the margins. At present, there are virtually no resources a

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Violations of International and Regional Human Rights Law African Human rights Coalition - An Open Letter to Congressional Black Caucus, Leadership of the NAACP, UNESCO : Why Ghana Is Not a Safe Host for the 2026 Reparatory Justice Conference. Ghana has announced that it will host a high-level global conference on reparatory justice on June 18–19, 2026, bringing together Heads of State, Foreign Ministers, and leading institutions, including the Congressional Black Caucus and

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The United States has authorized the departure of non-essential embassy staff from Abuja in response to escalating security threats across Nigeria, including terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest. This development underscores the growing instability in the country and raises serious concerns about the safety of civilians, particularly vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ individuals. For asylum seekers, such official actions by the U.S. government provide critical evidence

AHRC, April 06, 2026. In March 2026, Senegal enacted a new law significantly expanding the criminalization of homosexuality, increasing prison sentences by double, up to ten years and penalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ identity. The legislation, passed overwhelmingly by parliament and supported by the government, reflects a broader escalation of anti-LGBTQ measures across the region. For individuals in Senegal, the law not only intensifies the risk of arrest and detention b