Comment: Solving the Kivu Equation
Region’s troubles caused by internal and external factors – a solution must take both into account.
Assault on LRA – Hopes and Fears
Offensive said to be aimed at pushing rebel leader back to peace talks, but northerners fear consequences if it fails.
Pretoria Hopes of Government Deal Dampened
Mugabe gazettes constitutional amendment legitimising new authorities, but MDC says they never gave the go-ahead.
Mugabe Ups Ante With Election Call
President suggests poll as way of breaking the current political impasse, but some dismiss it as brinkmanship.
Cholera Fears as Bulawayo Water Crisis Continues
No sign yet that the government will step in to head off the health risks posed by growing water shortages.
Poverty, Bitterness and Heartache Blight North
Development agencies do their best to turn things around in the north of the country, but they face an uphill struggle.
Crippled and Destitute Stranded in Camps
With nowhere to go and no-one to look after them, they face an uncertain future.
Abductions Prompt Fears of New Crackdown
Rights groups believe ZANU-PF is behind a spate of recent kidnappings.
Harare: Few Tears for Manyika
As Mugabe henchman is buried, opposition round on man they see as architect of recent election violence.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.