Eastern Africa

Part 1: Politicians in Panic as Ex-Presidents Joseph Kabila and Eduardo dos Santos Fall

Kinshasa, October 7 – Joseph Kabila’s sentencing last Tuesday felt like a shock to many in East Africa and beyond,…

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Darfur’s First ICC Verdict in 20 Years: Accountability or Appearance?

The Hague, October 6 – After two decades of waiting, a long-delayed measure of justice has finally reached Darfur. The…

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Journalists, Activists at Risk as UN Expert Warns of Governments, Tech Giants Collusion

Nairobi, October 1 – In a high-level online dialogue on Tuesday, a United Nations expert and frontline human rights defenders…

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Fierce Debate Erupts as Rwanda Lowers Age for Teen Reproductive Health to 15

Kigali, September 28 – Rwanda has entered uncharted territory after President Paul Kagame signed into law a measure lowering the…

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Media Watchdog’s Jurisdiction Questioned after Controversial Ruling

Nairobi, September 23 – Media Complaints Commission (MCC) former head and seasoned High Court advocate William Oketch has weighed in…

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Trump’s $100k H-1B Visa Fee and What it Means for Africa’s Tech Future Talents

Washington DC, September 20 – On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that could reshape global migration of…

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Media Complaints Commission Rules Media Council Acted Beyond Its Powers

Nairobi, September 17 – In a major determination that clarifies the roles of Kenya’s media oversight bodies, the Media Complaints…

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From 100+ Countries, Young Leaders Turning Hope into Real Community Impact

Lusaka, Zambia, June 15 –  In quiet Kabwe town, tucked in Zambia’s Central Province, teenage girls and boys gather under…

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Pope Francis Dies: Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson Eyed as First African Pope in a Millennium

Nairobi, April 21 – He once kissed the feet of warlords in South Sudan. He stood in the rain in…

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Dancing Lame in Addis: The Political Tragedy of Our Nation

Nairobi, February 19 – Last weekend, the scene unfolded in Addis Ababa, a city where history was once again made,…

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