Voters turn out for regional ballot despite federal authorities declaring it illegal

Anti-corruption campaigners in Africa say tenders given out in crisis have less oversight

Station in Gulu city is dedicating segments of show to connect people affected by travel ban

Concerns grow over potential clashes and spread of Covid-19 as country prepares to vote

Distributing food to Uganda’s hungry can get you tortured and arrested

Many more are injured following blaze at facility dubbed the Libyan ‘Guantanamo’

Politician who fought Mafia says Europe will face ‘second Nuremberg’ over migrant policy

With a death toll of over 1,200 so far this year, this is the world’s deadliest migration route

Rights-abusing ruling party’s youth wing blocking services to those not contributing

New York Letter: Writing to prisoners has had a positive impact at a ‘last chance high school’

Beni Letter: Those involved in burying victims of the disease face high degree of risk

UN issues warning as climate-change-related drought hits Somalia ‘out of the blue’

Muhammadu Buhari faces an array of challenges, including Boko Haram unrest

Irish people including entrepreneurs, actors and a rugby player make all-important list

Annual awards celebrate quality original journalism in national newspapers

Malawi has a female president, but women still play a subservient role in the home, have limited access to education, and suffer violence and ill health. Four mothers describe their lives, hopes and role models

Through plays, debates, games and quizzes, young Maliwans are learning about ending the stigma of HIV