How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda: Dutourdumonde Photography/ShutterstockFor 25 years, northern Uganda was devastated by civil war. During this time the area’s residents, many of whom belong to the Acholi people, were forced from their homes. They ended up living in internally displaced camps, relying on the World … [Read more...] about How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda | The Conversation
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Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa | The Conversation
Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa: Botswana's LGBTI community is celebrating the decriminalisation of gay sex. ShutterstockBotswana’s High Court has ruled that private consensual sex between adults of the same sex is no longer criminal. The decision gives hope to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in African countries … [Read more...] about Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa | The Conversation
The military’s strategic interests could upend Sudan’s fledgling transition | The Conversation
The military's strategic interests could upend Sudan's fledgling transition: Sudan's military is working hard to retain control of the country. ShutterstockIn the last ten years or so, Africa has witnessed the fall of many long-term regimes. The governments of Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso and, most recently, Sudan have all been overthrown within the … [Read more...] about The military’s strategic interests could upend Sudan’s fledgling transition | The Conversation
Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians | The Conversation
Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians: Many young South Africans see no point in voting. EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookOn the eve of South Africa’s sixth democratic elections on 8 May, thousands of young people took to Twitter to state reasons for why they had no intention to cast their votes. They used the hashtag #IWantToVoteBut. The trending … [Read more...] about Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians | The Conversation
More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves | The Conversation
More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves: A Sudanese protester waves the Sudanese and Algerian flags. Peaceful protestors in both countries eventually toppled their long term presidents. EPA-EFE/Amel PainThe right of peaceful protest is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in December 1948. Today, this … [Read more...] about More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves | The Conversation
