Throughout the 15 years of conflict in the country, violence against women, especially sexual abuse and rape, has been a widespread phenomenon. Read more »

A two-day East African conference on illegal Small Arms and Light Weapons in Rwanda highlighted the need for African countries to cooperate in the fight against illegal fire arms ... Read more »

Many people have been killed in political attacks, the killings, some by state agents and members of the ruling party, others by armed opposition groups, reflect widespread ... Read more »

A new report from the International Crisis Group highlights the neopatrimonialist practices that undermine good governance and threaten development in Burundi. Read more »

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights are not recognised throughout most of the continent with homosexuality being outlawed in 38 African countries. Read more »

New evidence has emerged in an inquiry into payments made to the Burundi government for its support during the 1981-1986 guerilla war. Read more »

Three key Africa trading blocs have kicked off preliminary talks to widen the free trade area between member countries and are aimed at consolidating the Common Market for Eastern ... Read more »

A lawyer representing Burundi says Uganda still owes the country money for its support during the 1981-1986 guerilla war. Read more »

Uganda Cranes will have to contend with an unfamiliar package in the Tusker Senior Challenge Cup quarterfinals. Read more »

A Kenyan judge's ruling that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is subject to arrest if he visits Nairobi has triggered a confrontation between the two countries, with Bashir ... Read more »