A fearless Queen from Sudan’s past is inspiring today’s women to take action, reports Nahla Mahmoud.
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A fearless Queen from Sudan’s past is inspiring today’s women to take action, reports Nahla Mahmoud.
Shortly after modern-day slave masters are sent to prison in the UK, Iris Gonzales reminds us the practice is still alive in parts of Africa.
Filed in: Mauritania Slavery
In the second of a three-part series from DRC, Erin Byrnes looks at the role of the UN mission in the region: vital guardians or toothless watchdogs?
Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Rwanda War and Peace
Ikal Angelei is winning the fight to save Lake Turkana from Ethiopia’s Gibe III dam.
In the first of a three-part series from eastern Congo, Erin Marie Byrnes meets enterprising women trading in second-hand stilettos, pumps and booties.
Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Women
The people want change, and this time it’s personal, says Nahla Mahmoud.
Filed in: Human Rights Politics Sudan
Recent political upheavals mean life in this island country is not quite as cosy and carefree as the animated film suggests, says Virgil Hawkins.
Filed in: Madagascar Politics
As President Blaise Compaore is granted immunity for previous crimes, Virgil Hawkins looks back at Burkina Faso’s recent turbulent history.
Filed in: Burkina Faso United States
The community courts set up to bring justice after the Rwandan genocide close this month. But how will they be remembered? Jean Kayigamba reports.
A group of international activists aim to shine a spotlight on dodgy mining deals with a string of actions starting this month. Jamie Kelsey-Fry reports.
Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Human Rights Mining United Kingdom
The work of the Uganda Women’s Health Initiative is paying dividends, as Jack Craze reports.
Mari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
As Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.
As a young student is injured for wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes, Mari Marcel Thekeakara says that women will fight on against violence.
Mari Marcel Thekaekara’s home is on the edge of a wildlife sanctuary, which is a pleasure and a pain, as she explains.
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