Violence against women increases their vulnerability to HIV infection - meaning that if HIV prevention activities are to succeed they need to occur alongside other efforts that reduce violence against women and girls.
2 December 2005 - Pambazuka News
Africa
In this interview RAP 21 speaks to Jim Chisholm about how to address the readership challenge in Africa, the lessons African newspapers can learn from the experiences of their European counterparts, and how best to prepare for the future.
1 December 2005 - RAP 21Newsletter
Nigeria
Nigerian evangelists are buoyant over many members of the Nigeria Police surrendering their lives to Jesus. The repentance of the men and women of the police force for past misdeeds is definitely uplifting. It remains to be seen whether this will have a lasting impact on a Police Force rated as one of the most corrupt? Will these converts discharge their duties for good? Pray this hope may not be stifled in the bud.
17 November 2005 - Obed Minchakpu
Darfur
Although armed conflict in Darfur continues to adversely affect millions of people, a report released by the Brookings Institution-University of Bern Project on Internal Displacement says that African Union peacekeeping troops have made a difference.
15 November 2005 - Brookings Institution-University of Bern Project on Internal Displacement
Africa/UK
A recent report by Ligali, an organisation that campaigns for social, economic and cultural equality on behalf of the African community in Britain concludes that the solutions to Africa’s problems do not reside in the corridors of Westminster or the White House but will come from African people themselves.
26 October 2005 - Ligali
Africa
This series on corruption in Africa began with Tony Blair’s acknowledgement that much of the corruption talked about in Africa has the Western countries and institutions as its source. The question was asked about the guilt of the givers of bribes as well as the takers.
4 October 2005 - Hugh McCullum
Two women's self help groups in Kenya are among thousands of grassroots organisations making substantial contribution in helping to achieve the Millennium Devolvement Goals. Unfortunately they are not recognised.
9 September 2005 - Esther Mwaura-Muiru
2 September 2005 - Judith Amanthis
Niger
Drought and famine are not normal conditions for any group of human beings, but what is normal is people in the west being lied to about the causes.
2 September 2005 - Judith Amanthis
Swaziland
The annual traditional reed dance continues to stir controversy.
31 August 2005 - IRIN
South Africa
The ongoing controversy over axed former deputy-president Jacob Zuma, who faces charges of corruption, is a potential threat to South Africa's stability, warn two leading analysts.
30 August 2005 - IRIN
South Africa
In a time when the only news of African Anglican bishops is their steadfast condemnation of homosexuality, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has again lent his name to assist in securing the equal rights of lesbian and gay people within society. The former Archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize winner sent a letter of support to the Co-Chairs of the Gay Games VIII Johannesburg 2010 Bid Committee.
22 August 2005 - Agenda News
West Africa
Years of neglect by rich countries have contributed directly to the food crisis in Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Burkina Faso, a leading international agency said today.
9 August 2005 - Oxfam
Transition
Who was John Garang? Would a fledgling peace process that ended one of Africa’s longest wars survive his death? And what does his death mean for the crisis in Darfur?
6 August 2005 - Abdelbagi Jibril
Africa
Simply joining the throb to make poverty history will never be sufficient to banish injustice, writes Issa Shivji. Rather, in order to make poverty history, the history of poverty must be understood.
29 July 2005 - Issa Shivji
