Opposition in Disarray
Mugabe sits backs as his opponents squabble amongst themselves.
New Role for Canny Tanzanian Politician
Can Benjamin Mkapa succeed where so many other African leaders have failed? A friend and colleague of the former Tanzanian president from the days when they were both young journalists assesses his chances.
Slow Progress at Rwandan Tribunal
At a cost of over a billion dollars, some say the tribunal to try ringleaders of the Rwandan genocide is too expensive and has dragged on for too long.
Ituri: The Congo's Own Rwanda
A savage regional conflict in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 60,000 lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Uganda: Acholi Elders May Hold Key to Peace Talks
Origins of brutal 20-year-old war with the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army lie deep in tribal history and culture.
Uganda Peace Talks Bring Hope
Can Sudan’s Machar bridge the gap between Kampala and the LRA?
ICC Prosecution Defends its Tactics
Chief prosecutor faces criticism over failure to broaden charges against the first accused taken into custody by the court.
Uganda: Amnesty Offer Blow for Rebel Chief Arrest Plans
With the offer of amnesty for rebel leader Joseph Kony, peace talks suddenly look realistic - but the move worries those who want to see him arrested and brought before the International Criminal Court.
Uganda: Demystifying Kony
LRA chief looks more like a conventional rebel leader than a man described by former followers as a prophet who talked to angels.
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.