Why is U.S. funding for HIV/AIDS relief in Africa under threat?
Vital U.S. funding from the U.S to support millions of people in Africa living with HIV/AIDS is under threat after false claims the money was being used to fund abortions
LGBTQ+ Kenyans and Ugandans hide from wave of homophobic abuse
A landmark court ruling for LGBTQ+ rights triggered a backlash in Kenya, while in Uganda a draft anti-gay law is sparking abuse
LGBTQ+ Africans fight Twitter hate speech after Musk's takeover
LGBTQ+ Africans use online spaces to gather and speak freely, but say a surge in Twitter abuse may drive many off the platform
Women sacrifice their health to shield families from spiking costs
Women are skipping meals, medical appointments and treatments in order to make ends meet as living costs rise worldwide
Inflation is triggering chaos worldwide. Where are the hotspots?
Soaring living costs are triggering protests worldwide. After Sri Lanka, which countries might be next?
Firewood and no meat: Kenya's cost-of-living crisis bites
The inflation diaries: As Kenyans gear up for an Aug. 9 election, rising food and fuel prices have become a major campaign issue
Ahead of Kenya elections, women politicians face more online abuse
Women MPs like Esther Passaris face threats, slurs and body-shaming on social media ahead of Aug. 9 vote
Online disinformation stokes tensions as Kenya elections near
Platforms like TikTok, Facebook and Twitter are failing to effectively police abusive content ahead of Kenya's high-stakes election, warn digital rights groups
What happens when abortion is banned? Lessons from around the world
As the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Roe v. Wade ruling that established the right to abortion, campaigners for abortion access from Africa to Latin America have warned of the potentially devastating consequences
Crunch UN talks face pressure to land global nature pact in 2022
Amid slow progress, negotiations are taking place in Nairobi, aimed at sealing a new global deal to protect biodiversity, at the COP15 summit in December