Women struggle to secure land rights
Hard fight for access and decision-making power
By Mary Kimani
Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers
Lacking care, too many women do not survive childbirth
By Mary Kimani
Taking on violence against women in Africa
International norms and local activism start to alter laws, attitudes
By Mary Kimani
Security for the highest bidder
Shoddy policing for the many, costly private protection for the few
By Mary Kimani
Pursuit of justice or Western plot?
International indictments stir angry debate in Africa
By Mary Kimani
Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters
Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast
By Mary Kimani
Mobilizing money at the grass roots
Self-help groups in Kenya boost domestic savings and investment
By Mary Kimani
Mining to profit Africa’s people
Governments bargain for “fair deals” that enhance development
By Mary Kimani
Small loans widen horizons for the poor
More money behind microfinance groups in Africa
By Mary Kimani
Banking on African women
Loan guarantees and private partners improve access
By Mary Kimani
Tackling piracy off African shores
More regional cooperation needed for peace and security
By Mary Kimani
Trading from Cape to Cairo
Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent
By Mary Kimani
Powering up Africa’s economies
Regional initiatives can help cover deficits
By Mary Kimani
Women in North Africa secure more rights
Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress
By Mary Kimani
Better health at the click of a button
Information technology helps Rwandan clinics reach out
By Mary Kimani
Women struggle to secure land rights
Hard fight for access and decision-making power
By Mary Kimani
East Africa feels blows of Kenyan crisis
Economic and social repercussions affect entire region
By Mary Kimani
Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers
Many are too poor to survive childbirth
By Mary Kimani
A bank in every African pocket?
Mobile phones expand access to financial services
By Mary Kimani
Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery
Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts
By Mary Kimani
Taking on violence against women in Africa
International norms, local activism start to alter laws, attitudes
By Mary Kimani
Congolese women confront legacy of rape
War and sexual violence leave survivors in desperate need
By Mary Kimani
Protecting civilians from genocide
Twelve years after the Rwanda slaughter, many challenges remain
By Mary Kimani