How New AU Convention Aims to End Violence Against Women
Across Africa, women and girls face ongoing gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic abuse, harmful practices, and high rates of femicide.Ã'Â In 2023, Africa...
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Africa’s Ancient Enemy, Malaria, and Its Influence on Covid-19
Join us as we continue our in-depth series where we'll share the groundbreaking Malaria Consortium research about how malaria and Covid-19...
Tanzania Aims To Be Global Leader in Traditional Medicine
The head of Tanzania's National Institute for Medical Research, Said Aboud, has said his country is striving to become a key player...
The Tanzanian Woman Who Refused to Let Trachoma Steal More Sight
Fatuma Saidi Majogo, who survived trachoma with her sight intact, now fights the disease in her village in Mbwewe. And...
Uganda Urged To Turn Over Alleged Arms Dealer To U.S. Authorities
The Ugandan government has been asked to turn over one of its citizens who was indicted in the U.S. for his alleged...
Burkina Faso Expels Top UN Official Over Child Conflict Report
The military junta has expelled the UN's top official, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, over a report about children caught up in the jihadist conflict....
CHAN Tournament’s East Africa Co-Hosts Secure Quarterfinal Spots
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda - co-hosts of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) - have each secured quarterfinal spots, a collective achievement...
Ugandan Opposition Ready to Challenge Museveni In January Polls
The political atmosphere in the country is heating up ahead of the 2026 presidential election, as candidates flock to the electoral commission...
Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Abusers Go Unpunished, Says U.S. Report
The U.S. Department of State has released a critical report on Zimbabwe's human rights record in 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is accused of...
Why Boakai Skipped Liberia’s Chief Justice Retirement Ceremony
President Joseph Boakai was absent from the retirement ceremony of outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, who stepped down from her role after...
