Violation Category Archives - Indigenous Africa

Ongoing Violations Against Barabaig Pastoralists

Exposing how state-led development in Tanzania has displaced the Barabaig community, undermining their land rights and livelihoods.

The OvaHimba have preserved their pastoralist lifestyle despite hardships but now face threats from planned Kunene River dams.

Photo Credit: Craig Davis

Nile Trading & Development signed a land deal and now claims resource rights without the indigenous community’s consent.

Basarwa/San were displaced from Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve for mining and tourism.

In Jonglei, South Sudan, indigenous communities were displaced for a UAE-backed national park project.

In Unity State, South Sudan, 105,000 hectares were leased to the Egyptian company Citadel Capital to grow maize and sorghum.Photo Credit: Tim Mckulka

In Burundi, the Batwa make up about one percent of the population. They face discrimination, and many live in poor conditions.

The Twa (Batwa) are less than 1% of Rwanda’s population and face severe social and economic marginalization, including limited land access.

The Impact of Land Seizure and Economic Decisions on Indigenous Communities in Botswana