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Are Kenyan Police Ready for Elections?

Force still under-resourced and poorly equipped as March polls approach.

Stephen J. Rapp, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. (Photo: U.S. Mission/Eric Bridiers)

Stephen J. Rapp, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. (Photo: U.S. Mission/Eric Bridiers)

Washington's Growing Ties With International Court

US steers clear of joining International Criminal Court, but it is now much more aligned with the court's goals than ever before.

New Media Project Launched in Kenya

Training and support for staff of country’s leading media on international justice and political reporting.

Kenya’s Chief Justice, Willy Mutunga, and Dean of Strathmore University Law School, Luis Franceschi, talk to reporters following the launch. (Photo: IWPR)

Kenya’s Chief Justice, Willy Mutunga, and Dean of Strathmore University Law School, Luis Franceschi, talk to reporters following the launch. (Photo: IWPR)

Reporting Kenya Website Launched

Online resource will serve as platform for journalists covering transitional justice and politics.

African Leaders to Discuss Regional War Crimes Court

Plan to give existing African court powers to handle international-scale crimes come under scrutiny as sceptics question whether it could be independent and sustainable.

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announcing the establishment of a special division of Kenya’s High Court to address crimes against humanity, drug trafficking, and trafficking in humans and body-parts, Nov 2012. (Photo: IWPR)

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announcing the establishment of a special division of Kenya’s High Court to address crimes against humanity, drug trafficking, and trafficking in humans and body-parts, Nov 2012. (Photo: IWPR)

Kenya's Special Court Faces Uphill Task

Proposals for an international division of Kenyan high court are widely welcomed, though experts say securing justice for past election violence remains a challenge.

Bad Memories Create Fears Ahead of Kenyan Polls

Victims of violence after 2007 election are reluctant to participate this time around.

Kofi Annan Comments Spark Kenyan Election Row

While politicians allege foreign interference, others say international diplomat’s remarks should be heeded.

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner. (Photo: IWPR)

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner. (Photo: IWPR)

Kenyan Chief Justice Announces Special Court

Groundbreaking development made public at launch of IWPR and Wayamo Foundation programme.

Global Voices: Africa

Voices for Change, Africa project

Sudanese Refugees Pay Price for an Ethiopian Conflict

The Winners and Losers of Ghana’s Gold Rush – Impact on Farmers

LGBTI Ghanaians Left With Nowhere To Turn

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A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles.

A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”

Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.

Students attend a lesson on housekeeping at a training facility for domestic workers on November 22, 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are a frequent destination for Ugandan domestic workers, with official estimates suggesting that around one hundred and sixty-five thousand Ugandans are in temporary employment contracts in the region.

Students attend a lesson on housekeeping at a training facility for domestic workers on November 22, 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are a frequent destination for Ugandan domestic workers, with official estimates suggesting that around one hundred and sixty-five thousand Ugandans are in temporary employment contracts in the region. © Luke Dray/Getty Images

International Migrants Day

Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation

Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.

Ukraine War Diary by A. Borden

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?

Sevim Kaya has been a bus driver for 16 years.

Sevim Kaya has been a bus driver for 16 years. © Umut Akar

Behind the Wheel in a Macho City

Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.

Karine (not her real name) was 15 when she realised that the male body she was born into was not hers. She moved from the rural community she grew up in to the capital Yerevan to be free to be herself. Unlinke many people in her community she was able to find a stable job as a hairdresser and manicurist.

Karine (not her real name) was 15 when she realised that the male body she was born into was not hers. She moved from the rural community she grew up in to the capital Yerevan to be free to be herself. Unlinke many people in her community she was able to find a stable job as a hairdresser and manicurist. © Anahit Zakaryan

Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community

Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.

An AFPTV cameraman films while smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023 as raging battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, entered southern Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza on October 8.

An AFPTV cameraman films while smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023 as raging battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, entered southern Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza on October 8. © Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images

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Interview: The War on Disinformation

Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.

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