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A viral video showing five men allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman sparked public outrage in Tanzania. Activists are highlighting... more
A staggering 85% of South Africans die without a will, a reality mirrored across much of Africa. In a continent... more
Many immigrants to Germany are worried about the rise of the anti-immigrant AfD party, which recently won the state election... more
Substandard or fake medicines in Africa are a critical public health concern, potentially leading to preventable deaths. The UN estimates... more
Severe El Nino-induced drought has left round 68 million people within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in need of... more
Taxi drivers in Cameroon's English-speaking regions are in a dangerous predicament: Separatists are demanding that they repaint their yellow vehicles... more
Africa's whistleblowers often become victims of enforced disappearances, imprisonment, and sometimes death for exposing the continent's darkest secrets. Josey Mahachi... more
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha was awaiting trial after he confessed to killing 42 women. One senior law enforcement called him "a... more
The only significant reforms occurred in 1965, when the number of non-permanent members was increased from six to 10. Sierra... more
Uganda is facing a hidden epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1,250 Ugandans died of Hepatitis B,... more