Africa

Sabrina Mahtani on the push for equal leadership representation, and the question of gender quotas.

Filed in: Democracy Equality Politics Sierra Leone Women

The wealth gap between rich and poor, white and black, is growing in this so-called model African country. Mgcini Nyoni reports.

Filed in: Equality Poverty Race South Africa

Wame Molefhe describes her joy as the first rains chase winter away.

Filed in: Botswana

How can Egyptians make sure last year’s uprisings have a lasting legacy? Maria Golia looks forward.

Filed in: Egypt

Begging in the morning and training in the afternoon – Sulayman Colley says The Gambia’s government needs to do more for disability sport.

Filed in: Disability Gambia Sport

Amy Hall speaks to the college student about how she got involved in campaigning and why she won’t be giving up just yet.

Filed in: Activism Somalia United Kingdom Youth

Georges Alexandre has made an epic journey from Tunisia to Italy highlighting the risks faced by migrants. Tony Garner meets him.

Filed in: Belgium European Union Migration Refugees Tunisia

The least bad option for Zimbabwe really isn’t good enough, says Mgcini Nyoni. So who should be the next president?

Filed in: Politics Zimbabwe

With his elderly teacher in mind, Maina Waruru urges Britain to settle with surviving Kenyan fighters quickly.

Filed in: Colonialism Human Rights Kenya United Kingdom

An organization offering on-board terminations was hoping to sail into Smir today, despite opposition from the authorities.

Filed in: Activism Medicine Morocco Netherlands Women

Amy Hall speaks to the 25-year-old activist, scientist and artist, who uses all three tools at every opportunity.

Filed in: Activism Congo, Democratic Republic of Youth