Features
- Sudan
Darfur needs a UN peacekeeping force that can provide security for civilians
Only a renewed and determined engagement by the UN and the international community can offer hope for an end to the people's suffering.
17 August 2006 - Amnesty International - Somalia
Eking out a living in Mogadishu
For Zehera Ali, the rain of bullets that showered Mogadishu when the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) seized control of the city in June was just another episode of life in the war-ravaged city.15 August 2006 - IRIN - Africa
Loss of textile market costs African jobs
The expiry of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) has led to the closure of several textile factories in Africa and with it job losses.12 August 2006 - Gumisai Mutume - Migrating to Europe
African migrant workers face tough conditions
It has not been a bed of roses for African labourers who leave their countries in search of greener pastures in Europe. But it is time a lasting solution to their plight was found.12 August 2006 - Gumisai Mutume - War on HIV/Aids
Controversy mars search for Aids cure in Africa
Pseudo-science and money mania have clouded past efforts aimed at coming up with an Aids cure.7 August 2006 - Zachary Ochieng - Health and medicine
Second time lucky?
After the first vaccine trials failed to yield the desired results, scientists did not give up and are currently involved in more clinical trials.
7 August 2006 - Zachary Ochieng - Sudan
Fragile disarmament in the south
In a bid to restore law and order in the region following the signing of the north-south Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in January 2005, the Sudanese government introduced a disarmament programme in Jonglei last December.3 August 2006 - IRIN - Benin
Motorbike taxis in drive to get girls into school
Motorbike taxi drivers are swarming around Benin in pro-education t-shirts, chatting with women about the importance of educating girls.3 August 2006 - IRIN - Health Journalism
Media getting the word out on HIV/AIDS
In Botswana, Senegal, Zambia and Kenya very creative approaches address the content and quantity shortcomings of media coverage of health issues in sub-Saharan Africa. Radio and print journalists receive practical and technical skills training to produce good stories about HIV/AIDS.31 July 2006 - IRIN - DRC
Children living in the shadow of death
The congolese children find themselves trapped in war and die in large numbers according to this new report by UNICEF.31 July 2006 - Zachary Ochieng - Sudan
SPLM - a year after Garang
One year after his death, Dr John Garang is a man many Sudanese still miss.28 July 2006 - IRIN - DRC
Elections a chance to embrace human rights reform
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) prepares to elect a new government for the first time since it achieved independence in 1960, Amnesty International today called on all candidates in the forthcoming presidential and legislative elections to commit to a clear programme of human rights reform.19 July 2006 - Zachary Ochieng - Zambia
Islam making in-roads in Zambia
Rivalry between religions is common now-a-days. Yet, many family members belong to different religions in Africa. Those accustomed to such co-existence of religious faiths make adjustments easily. Mutual understanding is a blessing in the religious field. Yet, religions find it hard to stave off the Hydra of proselytism. More than a decade ago President Chiluba of Zambia declared Zambia a Christian state. Now with cash from Arab countries Muslims in Zambia are exploiting the appeal of education to go all out to make their religion thrive in Zambia.19 July 2006 - Frank Jomo - Somalia
Conflict over scarce resources in drought-stricken Somalia
In a country that is ungoverned and ungovernable, men with guns are as much a part of the Somali landscape as are the dusty roads. In the past 15 years, divisive clan warfare has dominated the political life of Somalia; in recent months, factionalism has reached new heights, particularly in and around Mogadishu.19 July 2006 - Sarah Crowe - DRC
No money, no school
It's a nightmare for school children as educational facilities collapse and teachers go for months without pay.13 July 2006 - IRIN