Ethiopian marathoner who made Rio protest returned from exile on Sunday after sports officials assured him he will not face prosecution.
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New Zimbabwe Documentary On Massacres Takes Aim At President
New Zimbabwe documentary on massacres takes aim at president who preaches unity but deny apologizing for his alleged role in one of country’s deepest wounds
Victims of Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Violence Seek Justice
As victims of Zimbabwe’s post-election violence seek justice, Adrian Munjere, one of the victims looks forward to having a compensation from the Government.
Wave of Protester Arrests Seen Fueling Zimbabwe Crisis
Intolerance of dissidents by and arresting of dozens of protesters this week in Zimbabwe amidst political and economic crisis is more unsettling.
Women Now Make Up Half of Ethiopian Cabinet
Ethiopia’s new cabinet 50 percent women, including defense minister, after lawmakers unanimously approved the nominations put forward by Prime minister.
VIDEO: The Path Forward For The Democratic Republic Of Congo
In December, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will head to the polls to elect a successor to long-time President Joseph Kabila.
The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted
The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.
NGO Launches Campaign To Empower South Sudanese Girls
At the International Day of the Girl on Thursday, girls in South Sudan are call on their government to do more to help them receive better education.
Two Candidates Claim Victory In Cameroon Vote, Including Biya
Hundreds of youths marched through the streets of Yaounde, celebrating the so call victory of their candidate, Maurice Kamtos, in Sunday’s election.
Chibok Girls Activist Aims To End Nigeria’s Political Duopoly
The co-founder of a group to raise awareness about schoolgirls kidnapped by jihadists said she aims to become Nigeria’s first woman president.