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Defilement – the crime of sexually abusing a child – is an all-too frequent occurrence in Ugandan schools, perpetrated by teachers or other authority figures.

Defilement – the crime of sexually abusing a child – is an all-too frequent occurrence in Ugandan schools, perpetrated by teachers or other authority figures. © Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images

The Sexual Assault Crisis Plaguing Ugandan Schools

Nana Annette Namata was assaulted by police officers in April 2019, at the gate of the Uganda Police headquarters in Kampala.

Nana Annette Namata was assaulted by police officers in April 2019, at the gate of the Uganda Police headquarters in Kampala. © D. Asiimwe

These Ugandans Say They Were Sexually Assaulted by the State

In Tanzania, female genital mutilation (FGM) has been illegal since 1998, but the practice continues in many parts of the country.

In Tanzania, female genital mutilation (FGM) has been illegal since 1998, but the practice continues in many parts of the country. © Rowen Smith/Unsplash

Tanzania: Inside the Trade in Body Parts Driving FGM

Wealth inequalities and a growing conservative backlash are combining to put lives at risk.

Wealth inequalities and a growing conservative backlash are combining to put lives at risk. © IWPR

Kenya Allows Safe Abortion. So Why Are Women Dying?

Protest by Ada youth in Accra.

Protest by Ada youth in Accra. © Edward Clement Kumsah

Ghana: How Local Media Defied Pressure Over Vast Mine Deal

Susan Auma and Robert Adongo, Peter Otieno’s mother and brother, hold his funeral pamphlet. Otieno died from injuries allegedly inflicted by police during protests in Kondele, Kisumu County, on July 12, 2023.

Susan Auma and Robert Adongo, Peter Otieno’s mother and brother, hold his funeral pamphlet. Otieno died from injuries allegedly inflicted by police during protests in Kondele, Kisumu County, on July 12, 2023. © Thomas Mukhwana/IWPR

Kenyans Maimed by the State Demand Accountability

Plain clothed and uniformed security operatives arrest Sammy Okanya (C) in Kampala on July 23 2024.

Plain clothed and uniformed security operatives arrest Sammy Okanya (C) in Kampala on July 23 2024. © Haggai Matsiko/IWPR/Agora

How Uganda Tried to Silence Protest

On the evening of July 29 insurgents attacked and shot dead four police officers at a security checkpoint along Owerri-Onitsha road in Imo state.

On the evening of July 29 insurgents attacked and shot dead four police officers at a security checkpoint along Owerri-Onitsha road in Imo state. © Kunle Adebajo

Separatists Abroad Are Funding a Conflict in Nigeria. Others Pay the Price

Children stand around a vehicle in Chibok in Borno State north-eastern Nigeria.

Children stand around a vehicle in Chibok in Borno State north-eastern Nigeria. © Stefan Heunis/AFP/Getty Images

Nigeria: School Dropouts Face Hardship and Abuse

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