The main opposition alliance has called for a general strike to force the government to hold elections in December as mandated by the constitution. Read more »
Until a 21-year-old was fatally shot, the anti-government rally had been the most peaceful that one could imagine and probably one of the first to have led each side in the protest ... Read more »
Minister Simon Lokodo says the gathering was aimed at promoting homosexuality. Read more »
According to the World Bank, 1.6 million hectares - that's almost two million football fields - of land in the country have been sold, leased, or licensed to commercial ... Read more »
Hereditary systems of slavery still exist in the country despite an official ban. Read more »
Evan Mawarire is reportedly living in exile after launching a campaign against President Robert Mugabe's government. Read more »
The government has said it is not aware about claims made by Kenyan newspaper, The Star, which reported that, Riek Machar is seeking asylum. Read more »
Countrywide demonstrations by the Oromo people have flared up again and authorities reacted with heavy force. The Conversation Africa gives us the backstory. Read more »
The UN is entitled to its opinion but the government is responsible for the safety of its own people, a spokesperson has said. Read more »
The move will drastically change family planning, enabling men to administer their own long-term contraceptive and lessening the responsibility that traditionally rests on their ... Read more »
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