Guarded Welcome for MDC-ZANU-PF Talks
The general mood is one of cautious optimism rather than expectation of swift, radical change.
International Justice/ICC: Jun ‘08
ICC project announces plans for new international justice radio show to be broadcast throughout DRC.
Both Sides Show Willing in Zimbabwean Dispute
Friends of Zimbabwe’s government and opposition pressure them to talk to each other.
Food Aid Plan 'Noble but Unsustainable'
President Mugabe promises to make cheap food available to all - but where will he get the money to pay for it?
UN Sanctions Veto No Victory for Mugabe
Behind the bravado, Zimbabwean leadership seems to realise that its narrow escape from sanctions means it is running out of time.
Mugabe's Post-Election Media Blitz
Zimbabwean leader appears desperate to shore up support at home in the face of mounting criticism abroad.
NGOs Move to Sideline Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai insists he must head any transitional administration, but opposition-aligned pressure groups say they want a more neutral figure.
Hepatitis Outbreak Hits Camps
Scores reportedly killed and thousands hospitalised as virus grips northern Uganda.
Billion-Dollar Poverty in Zimbabwe
As the national currency continues to plummet in value, the real business is done in foreign banknotes.
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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.