March 27, 2023
Uganda: In Uganda, a Rich Tradition Fades As Djs Replace Funeral Musicians
The traditional burial rite of the Jopadhola is becoming increasingly rare as villagers opt instead for DJs spinning modern tunes. 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 »
March 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Teen Pregnancies Are Soaring. Is Revamping Sex Education the Answer?
Teachers and others say Zimbabwe's current curriculum falls short and should be redesigned. But some question whether the subject should be taught in schools at all. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Uganda: Cocoa Is Big Business, but Farmers Aren't Reaping Its Rewards
Many of Uganda's small-scale farmers rely on someone else to dry their beans, a practice that keeps them in a cycle of poverty. A new processing factory aims to change that. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Key Component of Traditional Medicine in Short Supply
In DRC, where health care facilities are scarce and often inaccessible, many residents rely on traditional medicine -- but one essential ingredient is getting harder to find. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Uganda: Lockdowns Offered Glimpse of Retirement - - and Some Didn't Like It
In 2020, as the coronavirus continued to wreak havoc around the world, the monotony of the lockdown distressed many. With nowhere to go, people were desperate for a distraction.… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: Their Faith Prohibited Vaccinations. Then Measles Killed Their Children.
Members of some Apostolic sects -- and some church leaders -- are reconsidering the stand against medicine after a deadly outbreak in Zimbabwe. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: Children Pay the Price As Life's Demands Interfere With Breastfeeding
As fewer Ugandan mothers follow WHO guidance for six months of exclusive breastfeeding, newborns are at risk of infections, stunted growth and malnutrition. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Uganda: Bus Companies Warn of Collapse Without Government Intervention
Inflation, high fuel costs and taxes have decimated the bus industry in Uganda. Employees and passengers are paying the price. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Southern Africa: Return of Zambian Vendors Rattles Merchants in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwean vendors enjoyed a monopoly during pandemic closures. They see their Zambian competitors a little differently now. 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 24, 2023
Africa: Forced to Flee Violence, Potter Takes Refuge in Clay
More than 1,100 people have registered as displaced in Kayna since early 2022. Many arrive with nothing, but the area's sandy clay soil gives them the opportunity to build a new… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Uganda: When Regulation of Cults Bumps Up Against Religious Freedom
Residents fear exploitation, but past efforts by Uganda's government to regulate these groups have faced pushback over religious freedom. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Free and Fair? Voters Are Skeptical As Key Election Nears
Ongoing distrust in the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is sowing apathy as much as it calls for reform. 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 14, 2023
Africa: 'They Sing Out Loud What We Are Whispering'
Young musicians risk arrest and death threats as they give voice to frustrated residents in a region wracked by violence. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Revivalist Churches - Places of Healing or Local Nuisance?
Kisangani, one of DRC's biggest cities, is now home to hundreds of Revivalist churches, the product of a pandemic boom that has come with serious side effects. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Uganda: At Crowded Facility, Patients Make Camp Where They Can
Patients from all over Uganda and neighboring regions travel to Kampala for treatment at the only public institution in the country that provides comprehensive cancer care. Despite… 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 »
February 02, 2023
Zambia: Her Baby Was Always Sick. It Was HIV - and She Had It Too
Efforts to halt the spread of HIV among the country's youngest residents faltered during the pandemic as fewer pregnant mothers traveled to clinics for key tests. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Uganda: Dearth of Wild Mushrooms Becomes an Opportunity for Farmers
To meet the need, Uganda trains farmers to grow the nutrient-rich fungi. Many beneficiaries are women seeking financial independence. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Uganda: The Vicious Cycle of Guns in Karamoja
Yet another disarmament campaign is underway in the region, as the latest wave of violence brings local assassinations. But many lack trust the government can protect them and… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Has Vast Water Resources, but Kisangani's Taps Run Dry
Kisangani residents pay their water bills, only to receive sporadic service and contaminated water. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Africa: They Have HIV. Why Do They Refuse Treatment?
"Elite controllers" are those who have HIV but show no symptoms. They're proving a roadblock to the country's otherwise promising anti-infection campaign. Read more »