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Massive 709-Carat Diamond Discovered by Pastor in Sierra Leone
A Christian pastor in Sierra Leone’s diamond-rich Kono district has uncovered one of the largest uncut diamonds in the world, weighing an astonishing 709 carats.…
When Wealth Fuels War: How Africa’s Minerals Spark Conflict
Africa’s vast mineral wealth has long been hailed as a gateway to prosperity. But beneath the promise of gold, diamonds, and coltan lies a troubling…
.africa Launch Marks a Major Step Toward Digital Sovereignty for the Continent
The African Union (AU) has officially launched “.africa,” the continent’s own top-level domain (TLD), designed to promote Africa’s digital identity and presence on the global…
Mauritania: Facebook Blogger’s Death Sentence Must Be Overturned
Amnesty International has called on Mauritania to immediately and unconditionally release human rights defender Mohamed Mkhaïtir, who faces the death penalty for criticizing the use…
Trump’s Global Gag Rule: Threats to Human Rights and Global Health
The United States has long been the world’s largest supporter of global health initiatives, funding programs such as PEPFAR, the President’s Malaria Initiative, and the…
Ongwen Trial Divides Opinion in Northern Uganda
The trial of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to spark mixed reactions in northern Uganda.…
E-Waste in Africa: From Toxic Crisis to Circular Economy Opportunity
The worldwide surge in electronic device consumption has triggered a mounting environmental threat: the rapid accumulation of electronic waste, or e-waste. This category includes discarded…
Mapping Hope: The App Empowering Global Volunteers
Smartphone use across Africa has grown rapidly, reaching 226 million users and expected to nearly triple by 2020. According to the GSMA, a British mobile…
Ethiopia’s 2016 Internet Blackout: Government Blocks Social Media and News Sites Amid Unrest
A report from December 13, 2016, reveals that the Ethiopian government systematically blocked access to social media and news websites during periods of unrest in…
Fans of Meng Cheer as “Little Chinese Birds” Begin Safe Journey to Somalia
BEIJING, April 2016 – Supporters of popular Chinese figure Meng gathered online and in local communities this week to celebrate the safe journey of what…
Somali-Born Candidate Dismisses Trump’s Attacks, Poised for Electoral Victory
In the face of repeated anti-immigrant rhetoric and personal attacks from then-President Donald Trump, a Somali-born political candidate in the United States has remained unfazed…
UN Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Human Right Amid Global Censorship Concerns
On July 1, the United Nations Human Rights Council officially reaffirmed that access to the internet and freedom of expression online are fundamental human rights.…