AFORBO monitors and reports on freedom of religion or belief across the African continent. Our own findings, briefings and publications are shared in the Reports & Research section, and observations can be submitted through Report a Case.

To stay informed on religious freedom developments in Africa and beyond, the independent sources below regularly publish trusted news, analysis and data.

Religious freedom news & monitoring sources

• Forum 18 News Service — independent daily news and analysis on freedom of religion or belief worldwide, including Africa.
• U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) — annual reports and country updates covering many African states.
• U.S. State Department — International Religious Freedom Reports — yearly country-by-country reports on religious freedom.
• Human Rights Watch — investigations and news on human rights, including religious freedom.
• Amnesty International — global human-rights news and campaigns, including freedom of belief.
• Pew Research Center — Religion & Public Life — data and research on religion and religious restrictions around the world.
• Minority Rights Group International — news and reports on religious and ethnic minorities, with strong Africa coverage.

These are independent external organisations, listed for information only. AFORBO does not necessarily endorse their views or content.