All Eyes on Lubanga Trial
The conduct and outcome of the trial is likely to have huge implications for international justice.
MDC-led Strike Misfires
Calls for a general strike to unblock Zimbabwe’s political crisis have been largely ignored.
Public Fury Over Election Mounts
Voters are running out of patience with Mugabe’s refusal to announce results of presidential ballot.
A Bleak Independence Day
With presidential election results still undisclosed and reports of violence against opposition, few in mood to celebrate.
Post-Mugabe Aid Package Planned
Analysts consider how foreign aid should be administered in the event of Mugabe being ousted.
Anger at Mbeki's No Crisis Claim
South African leader’s attempt to play honest broker undermined by his support for Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, analysts say.
Comment: Countering the FDLR
Political dialogue increasingly seems the only way of resolving the problem of Rwandan militias in eastern Congo.
Mugabe Looks Set to Tighten Grip
He seems unlikely to make any concessions to the opposition if he wins bitterly contested presidential poll.
Run-off Delay Fears
Opponents fear the president plans to engineer “technical coup”.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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.