February 14
Zimbabwe: Guilty Until Proven Innocent? Zimbabwe Authorities Detain Suspects Indefinitely, Despite Laws
Pre-trial detentions frequently extend long past constitutional limits. And forget promised compensation. Read more »
January 17
Zimbabwe: 'Pirate' Taxis Blamed for a Rise in Hit-and-Runs in Zimbabwe
With few public options, unlicensed vehicles for hire now dominate the transportation industry. But in the rush for cash, justice can take a back seat. Read more »
January 09
Zimbabwe: As Parents Seek Opportunity Abroad, Children in Zimbabwe Find Abuse At Home
In a rural border town, young people navigate the rootless, violent aftermath of their parents' migration. Read more »
January 05
Zimbabwe: 'I Was All Alone' - Why Some Zimbabwean Women Kill Their Babies
More than three decades after Zimbabwe created its infanticide law to spare women harsh murder sentences, advocates say the root causes have yet to be addressed. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Can Zimbabwe's First 'Open Prison' for Women Open Doors to a New Life?
The country's first minimum security prison for women focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Here's why authorities and former inmates alike say it works -- but why… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Uganda: Inside Uganda's Mental Hospitals, Women Face Additional Trauma of Sexual Assault
Rape is common inside facilities, patients and others say. But accusers frequently aren't believed, and justice is rare. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: 'More Hunted Than Before' - LGBTQ Ugandans Live in Fear Under Anti-Homosexuality Law
Disowned by their families, evicted by their landlords, and persecuted by the state, LGBTQ Ugandans have fewer and fewer places to turn. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Zambia: Trauma or Training? Zambians Split Over Sexual Initiation Ceremonies
Zambia's traditional counselors are rethinking the country's puberty rites, which some argue are detrimental to girls' well-being. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: For Girls Escaping Sexual Abuse, Too Few Safe Spaces
Those who make it to shelters find protection, solace and hope, but a shortage of rehabilitation centers in Uganda thwarts efforts to seek justice. Read more »
March 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: As Guns Flow in From Neighboring Countries, Armed Robberies Spike
Hundreds of firearms were turned over during last year's amnesty. But that's only a fraction of the more than 264,000 unregistered guns believed to be in Zimbabwe. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: Rural Outposts Bring Resources, Hope to Women in Abusive Marriages
With domestic violence on the rise, commission opens 12 offices across Uganda aimed at rooting out human rights violations. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Uganda: Victory Is Fleeting in Uganda's Silence Vs Free Speech Battle
The Constitutional Court struck down a portion of an internet law frequently used to arrest and jail those critical of the president. Meanwhile, battles against similar provisions… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Is Sex Consensual If She's 16?
A court order to raise the age at which a person can legally consent to intercourse aims to protect teens against sexual exploitation. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: New Law's Recognition of Civil Partnerships Stirs Controversy
Zimbabwe's new Marriages Act recognizes civil partnerships and gives property rights to people involved in them. Not everyone approves. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Uganda: Where Crops Grow, but Children Go Hungry
People have feared to go to their far-flung fields because of a resurgence in violent raids. Now, there's a severe shortage of food. Read more »
January 02, 2023
Uganda: Narcotic or Cash Crop - Legal Limbo Puts Khat Growers in Tough Spot
Officially, the stimulant plant has been banned for seven years. In reality, enforcement of the law itself remains prohibited. For farmers, the question is how to plan for the… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: In a Vital River Basin, Chinese Mine Dredges With Impunity
In January, officials ordered Xiang Jiang Mining to cease operations near the Congo River. Nine months later, the mine is still open - and residents are still protesting. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Uganda: Lawsuit Targets Police Officers' Shoddy Housing
Thousands of police officers, required to reside in barracks, endure deplorable living conditions. A lawyer is suing the government on their behalf. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Mozambique: Migration Across Zimbabwe Border Challenges Both Nations
The region straddling the Mozambique-Zimbabwe line is "the same community." But that carries consequences for Zimbabwe's health care system, security and environment. Read more »