
The dream of a new life in South Africa has turned into a nightmare for hundreds of Ethiopian migrants held in overcrowded Malawian jails despite having served their sentences for illegal entry. “This prison is hell on earth. We are
by AFP14 Oct 2015, 3:30 AM PST0

Britain has wasted a fortune on funding schemes for foreign police forces that have increased crime, corruption and political repression. Over the past four years, Diana Good, who was appointed to scrutinise Britain’s foreign aid funding, found numerous examples of
by Nick Hallett27 Jul 2015, 5:12 AM PST0

As the 2016 election in Uganda approach, officials have begun working to crack down on an increasingly popular witchcraft trend in the African nation: child sacrifice, typically the result of extreme mutilations while the child is alive that leaves them unable to recover.
by Frances Martel18 Jun 2015, 10:12 AM PST0

The South African government has announced the arrest of more than 300 people accused of partaking in violence against immigrants and refugees in the country, after mob attacks have left seven dead and prompted at least two other African countries to repatriate their citizens, fearing for their safety.
by Frances Martel20 Apr 2015, 8:02 AM PST0

Thousands of immigrants flee xenophobic attacks in South Africa; South African xenophobic violence echoes 1820s Mfecane Zulu massacre
by John J. Xenakis20 Apr 2015, 4:00 AM PST0

Thousands of immigrants flee xenophobic attacks in South Africa; South African xenophobic violence echoes 1820s Mfecane Zulu massacre
by John J. Xenakis17 Apr 2015, 6:15 AM PST0

The Malawian government decided to bring back all their citizens from South Africa due to escalating violence against foreigners.
by Mary Chastain16 Apr 2015, 1:20 PM PST0

As attacks on albinos continue to rise in Malawi, the government ordered all police to shoot anyone attacking albinos on the spot.
by Mary Chastain12 Apr 2015, 6:26 AM PST0

A man in Malawi was arrested this week for attempting to murder a 16-year-old albino boy. Authorities say attacks against people with albinism have risen in the past year, as witch doctors claim potions made with the body parts of albinos can change the fate of those willing to pay to kill them.
by Frances Martel13 Mar 2015, 7:59 AM PST0