Angelique Kidjo and three African youth activist groups honoured with Amnesty International award

World-famous Beninese musician Angelique Kidjo has won a human rights award, along with three African youth activist movements, for their work defending freedom of expression and peaceful protest. Rights group Amnesty International announced the winners Wednesday, praising Kidjo and the groups Y’en a marre (Fed Up), le Balai Citoyen (The Citizen’s Broom), and Lutte pour … Continue reading Angelique Kidjo and three African youth activist groups honoured with Amnesty International award