Born in 1701, Diallo was the son of a slave trader in present-day Senegal. As he grew older, he became deeply involved in his father’s business, selling slaves to European traders. However, during one of his trading ventures, Diallo’s life took a dramatic turn. While transporting slaves for sale, he was captured, chained alongside the…
Abuja, Nigeria – More than 600 Nigerien nationals have been forcibly deported from Libya in a large-scale operation, sparking concerns over human rights violations. According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), a convoy of trucks transported 613 individuals to Dirkou, a desert town in Niger, last weekend. The deportees were among numerous migrant workers…
In June 2022, Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, became the site of one of the most tragic and haunting events in recent memory. Dozens of migrants seeking refuge and a chance at a better life were brutally massacred at its gates. They were not criminals nor invaders but dreamers, according to Refugees in…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Naima Jamal, a 20-year-old Ethiopian woman from Oromia, has become the latest victim of Libya’s brutal human trafficking networks. Abducted shortly after arriving in Libya in May 2024, her family has been subjected to relentless threats and shifting ransom demands by her captors, with the latest demand set at $6,000 for…
A tragic incident has emerged involving a man who reportedly killed his wife, Rebecca Mokoena, 37, after allegedly finding her having sex with their neighbour on their marital bed. The incident reportedly occurred while their 3-year-old son was asleep on the floor in the same room. Details of the case surfaced on X (formerly Twitter),…
