A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next?
Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.
Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".
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This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country's era of apartheid. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi.
Farm workers employed in a government scheme say their contracts are worthless - plus more stories.
Three decades ago, South Africa held its first democratic election, closing the door on the apartheid era. And Nelson Mandela was elected its first Black president. Today, the country is still led by Mandela's political party - the African National Congress. But polls show that
A cult leader in Kenya was charged with murder after the discovery last year of more than 400 bodies in a remote forest. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to journalist Carey Baraka about the case.
Human Rights Watch says at least 56 children were killed by soldiers in Soro village.