Kyrgyzstan Grapples With Huge Debt
Being put on a par with Africa’s poorest countries is seen as an affront by many in Kyrgyzstan, but the government may have no other way of managing its debt problems.
Uganda: Probe Into AIDS Fund Spending
Apparent misuse of millions of dollars intended to fight AIDS and other diseases is attracting international attention.
Command Responsibility Convictions
Unprecedented conviction of Muslim military leaders for their troops’ crimes.
Scourge of Child Rape in Rural Zimbabwe
Thousands of girls are sexually abused every year, with the state doing little to protect them.
Liberia: Healing the Wounds of Civil War
Most Liberians say they are ready to forgive, if not forget, atrocities committed by fighters.
Fuel Crisis Deepens Zimbabwean Troubles
Industrialists say chronic fuel shortages are having a devastating impact on productivity.
Museveni Faces Tough New Parliament
At least 80 incumbent members of parliament lost seats in last week’s election, which could mean trouble for Museveni’s third term.
Serbia and Montenegro on Trial for Genocide
Bosnian lawyers face the daunting task of proving not only that genocide occurred in Bosnia, but also that responsibility lay with an entire state.
Is Arthur Mutambara Zimbabwe's Hope?
Some believe Arthur Mutambara has the right qualities to bring salvation to a country crippled by a worsening series of political and economic crises.
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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.