85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights — Intersessional Activity Report — Hon. Commissioner Dr. Litha Musyimi-Ogana

ACHPR

Human Rights our Collective Responsibility

85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and

Peoples' Rights

INTERSESSIONAL ACTIVITY REPORT

HON. COMMISSIONER DR. LITHA MUSYIMI-OGANA

Member of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and Chairperson of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities and Minorities in Africa (WGIPM) Covering the period: May 2025 – October 2025

Dated: October 2025

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. This report is submitted in accordance with Rule 64 of the Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) and provides an overview of activities undertaken during the intersessional period between the 84th and 85th Ordinary Sessions of the Commission, in my capacity as Member of the Commission and Chairperson of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities and Minorities in Africa (WGIPM).

1. The Report is organized into six main sections, including this introduction. The second section presents the activities undertaken under the mandate of the Working Group, including research, consultations, and public advocacy initiatives. The third section focuses on country monitoring and technical cooperation, while the fourth highlights partnerships and capacity-building efforts. The fifth section discusses key human-rights concerns affecting Indigenous populations, communities, and minorities during the reporting period. The final section identifies challenges encountered and provides recommendations aimed at strengthening the promotion and protection of the rights of Indigenous populations and minorities in Africa.

II. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE WORKING GROUP ON INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS/COMMUNITIES AND MINORITIES (WGIPM)

A. Follow-up on Ongoing Studies and Research

1. The Working Group continued to advance two major studies commissioned towards the end of 2024, namely the Continental Study on Mapping Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa and the Study on Minorities in Africa. Both studies are designed to strengthen the Commission's evidence base and provide updated guidance on the recognition and protection of Indigenous populations, communities, and minorities on the continent.

1. During the reporting period, both studies underwent technical consolidation following extensive input from expert members and collaborating institutions.

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The Mapping Study now integrates data from regional focal points and thematic contributors, covering recognition frameworks, demographic distribution, and emerging challenges such as displacement, climate change, and participation. The Study on Minorities in Africa similarly completed its conceptual and methodological chapters and now moves to the stakeholder validation and consultation phase, during which feedback will be gathered from State representatives, NHRIs, civil-society actors, and academic partners before finalization.