South Africa: South Africa's War On Gender Violence Overlooks Children - Activists

What's the context? Don't forget the children, say rights groups after protests against gender-based violence sweep across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump's Threats Could Fuel Nigerian Extremists, Expert Says

What's the context? Nigerian militants could use Trump's threats to intervene over kidnappings to secure recruits and resources, security expert says. Read more »

Madagascar: 'I Will Keep Marching' - the View From Madagascar's Streets

What's the context? Why are Antananarivo's young people on the streets? A protest organiser explains. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Illegal Miners Reap Risky Rewards but Land Suffers

What's the context? In Mozambique's Manica, illegal miners take huge risks while farmers grapple with mercury in the soil and polluted water. Read more »

Africa: Courts Push Back On Meta's Legal Strategy

What we have concluded about Meta's legal strategy following our cases against the tech giant. Read more »

Ghana: LGBTQ+ Ghanaians Found Freedom Online - Now They Might Lose It

What's the context? Ghana could make it illegal to create LGBTQ+ content or offer help to gay and trans people online. Read more »

Africa: To Attract Investors, Africa Must Smash Economic Stereotypes

Africa is young, dynamic and rich in resources, but misperceptions obscure its potential and deter investors. That needs to change. Read more »

Ghana: Artist Warns Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Threatens All Citizens

What's the context? A bill to criminalise support for LGBTQ+ rights may land straight Ghanaians in jail, warns artist and LGBTQ+ ally Wanlov the Kubolor. Read more »

Tanzania: Maasai Clash With Tanzania in Court Over Eviction From Serengeti

Maasai herders near Tanzania's famous Serengeti wildlife park have asked a regional court to stop the government intimidating witnesses supporting their legal bid to return to… Read more »

Cameroon: Gay Rights Groups Brave Abuse, Violence to Fight HIV

HIV and homosexuality are no laughing matter in a country where being gay is illegal and LGBT activists face rising hostility and violence Read more »

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 »