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