Sierra Leone, Ban on Pregnant Girls from School and Exams Revoked
The ruling by the Economic Community of Western African States’ (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice…
Media, Economy and Development, China an Example of Commitment and Employment for Africa
Along with a group of colleagues from various African countries, we visited over 10 regions…
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack on Military Base North of Mogadishu. Dozens of Victims
A group of jihadist al-Shabaab militants attacked the Hilweyne military base north of the capital…
Zambia, Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for “Crimes Against the Order of Nature”. Row Between Government and USA
The news went viral only after the US Ambassador to Zambia said he had been…
In Memory of Jerry Masslo, South African Refugee Who Compelled Italian Government to Act on
If he were still alive, Jerry Essan Masslo, a South African refugee who was murdered on…
Nigeria, It’s Time the International Criminal Court Investigates
It has been nine years since the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal…
Tanzania: NGOs and Individuals Blocked from Filing Cases at African Court
On 21 November the African Union received notification of a serious and dangerous decision from…
Yilian Cañizares, Songs and Music from Africa to the New Afro-Hispanic-Caribbean Worlds
Yilian Cañizares was born in Cuba. Her parents were of African origin. With her violin,…
Sudan, Repeal of Public Order Laws is a Step Forward for Women’s Rights
On 29 November, the Transitional government in Sudan announced it would repeal the public order…
Somalia, Italy Airlifts Humanitarian Aid. Country Devastated by Floods
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is keeping its promise of its commitment to Africa. Two…
Media Blackout is Not Helping Silvia Romano
Many reports on Silvia Romano have been chased down since her kidnapping on 20 November…
Central African Republic, Hope in the Eyes of Moussa and in the Smile of Father Aurelio
When she arrived at the pediatric center in Bangui, Fanna, nineteen years old and already…
Not One Woman Less Including African Women
They’re real. They wear makeup. They show themselves and they hide. They are seen to…
Democratic Republic of Congo: Wave of Killings as UN Forces Stand and Watch
Day after day, people are being killed as the local police and United Nations peacekeepers…
Mende Nazer, A Slave in the Heart of Europe
In Nuba, Mende means gazelle and the story I’m about to tell is truly beyond…
Open Arms, Hate Speech on Social Networks Against Father Alex Zanotelli and Rightful Solidarity
Father Alex Zanotelli is special to me and this magazine. Since its beginning, he has…
Kidnapping of Silvia Romano in Kenya. Investigators Say She is Alive in the Hands of Somalian Jihadists
“Silvia is alive and we are doing everything we can to bring her home.” This…
Somalia, Prominent Human Rights Activist Killed
Unfortunately Almaas Elman didn’t make it and Somalia, and elsewhere, mourns her death. She was…
Mauritius, Elections After the Resignation of Prime Minister Jugnauth, Accused of Nepotism
Yesterday, the citizens of Mauritius were called to the polls to elect 70 new members…
Egypt, Journalist with Independent News Outlet Mada Masr Arrested
Shady Zalat, 37, a journalist who has worked with the independent Egyptian website Mada Masr…
BookCity Closes with Wole Soyinka. On the Cover of the Special Edition of Focus on Africa
Over 3,000 writers in more than 1,500 free events; 1,400 school children from all grades;…
Libya, Memorandum of Contradictions and Hidden Responsibilities
The Memorandum of Understanding signed on 2 February 2017 with Libya, contributed to the decrease…
Senegal, Footballer Sadio Mané: You’ll Never Walk Alone
Senegalese Sadio Mané is more than a phenomenal striker. He is 27 years old, rich,…
Somalia, Floods Bring Country to its Knees. Italy Cuts Cooperation Funds
For the past few weeks in Somalia, the south-central state of Hirshabelle – that consists…
Africa, Healthcare of Excellence Possible says Rossella Miccio, President of Emergency
Twenty-five years ago, a visionary with hearts as big as Gino Strada’s and his wife…
Guinea, Presidential Elections Months Away in a Climate of Serious Human Rights Repression
At least 70 protesters and hundreds wounded, 109 deaths in prison, journalists and human rights…
Tunisia, New President, New Outlook?
TUNIS – Ten days after his presidential victory, receiving 72% of votes in the run-off…
From Eritrea to Italy, Mihretu’s Story of Hope and Music
His eyes are like pearls. They see, they run, they chase, they remember, they cry…
Congo, The International Criminal Court Sentences “The Terminator”: 30 Years in Prison for the Congolese Warlord
The heaviest sentence ever passed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the first person…
Rwanda, Ostracized Gay Gospel Singer Can Sing in Church Again
“If they know you are homosexual, churches consider that your music cannot serve God and…