April 19
Africa: How the EU Spends Big Beyond Its Borders to Keep Migrants At Bay
What's the context? The European Union is paying countries outside its borders to stem migration - how much is it spending and will it work? Read more »
February 08
Uganda: How Sanctions On Uganda Aim to Undo Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Uganda's Constitutional Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on a legal challenge to last year's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which allows the death penalty for some same-sex… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: World Aids Day - What Impact Has 20 Years of U.S. Funding Had On HIV/Aids
In the 20 years since U.S. President George W. Bush launched the world's biggest investment to fight HIV/AIDS, the fund has had a "dramatic and life-saving impact", UNAIDS U.S.… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Why Is U.S. Funding for HIV/Aids Relief in Africa Under Threat?
Vital U.S. funding from the U.S to support millions of people in Africa living with HIV/AIDS is under threat after false claims the money was being used to fund abortions Read more »
June 01, 2023
Uganda: EU Lawmakers Condemn Uganda Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned Uganda's adoption of an anti-LGBTQ+ law that includes the death penalty for "serial offenders" and "aggravated… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: Why Are LGBTQ+ People Up in Arms Over Qatar's World Cup?
As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar this week, controversy is raging over the decision to hold the mega sporting event in a country where gay sex is a crime. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: Queen Elizabeth - the Commonwealth Gay Sex Bans Scrapped Under Her Rule
Commonwealth nations have scrapped colonial-era gay sex bans during Queen Elizabeth's rule Read more »
August 29, 2022
Cameroon: For Refugees in Cameroon, Digital IDs Are a Life Changer
Central African refugees can access education, healthcare and banking with identity cards, but data privacy is vital, say experts Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: If Britain Is Serious About Ending Trafficking, We Must Learn From Mo Farah
The UK government's response to Olympic champion's case is welcome, but we must learn how to treat those with no public platform with as much understanding Read more »
July 20, 2022
Africa: EU Protection for Indigenous Land Rights Needed to Help Stem Forest Loss aa_headline
The European Union is moving towards regulation that will require companies to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples in their value chains, helping curb forest loss Read more »
July 13, 2022
Africa: The UN General Assembly Must Back the Right to a Healthy Environment
Recognition of the right to a healthy environment by the UN General Assembly elevates the right to where it belongs: universal recognition Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: Green Groups Fear Failure On New Global Biodiversity Pact After Sluggish Talks
Lack of progress at Nairobi talks aimed at brokering a global nature deal leave environmentalists frustrated, with much to do ahead of the make-or-break COP15 in December Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: UN Nature Summit Set for Montreal As Covid-Hit China Steps Aside #AfricaClimateCrisis
The COP15 conference, which is due to agree a new global deal to protect biodiversity, has been postponed several times as host nation China grapples with the pandemic Read more »
September 17, 2015
Eritrea: Forced Labour Built Canadian Mine in Test Case - Former Official
Hundreds of men drafted into Eritrea's army were used as forced labour to build a Canadian company's copper-gold mine in central Eritrea, according to a former construction… Read more »
December 11, 2014
Africa: Protecting Mangroves Can Lower Disaster Risks, Offer Cash - Experts
Better protecting the world's fast-disappearing mangroves could have big economic, social and environmental benefits, experts said at the U.N. climate talks in Lima this week. Read more »