Stay updated with breaking news from Halima Gikandi. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
For years, the Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice was a strong voice in The Hague for victims of gender violence in places like northern Uganda, where rebel leader Joseph Kony terrorized the local population. Now, its former director, Brigid Inder, is being accused of funding him behind the scenes. Inder once served as a special adviser to the former ICC Prosecutor Fatou
The Sahel region in West Africa has seen several military coups in recent years — most recently in Niger in July. The military leaders behind these coups have defended their actions with similar promises: that they will address the violence caused by terrorist groups in the region. This violence has displaced millions of people. But recent reports indicate that insecurity has
The conflict in Sudan between rival armed forces continues to wreak havoc across the country. Academics are worried about the irreversible impact on Sudan's cultural heritage. Fighting has already led to the partial destruction of libraries, museums and other important heritage sites. An effort called the Sudan Heritage Project Initiative aims to protect it from further
On Friday evening, a rare 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. More than 2,000 people are reported dead, with many more injured. Aid workers say rough terrain is making rescue efforts difficult. The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports.
The fighting in Sudan between rival armed forces has now dragged on for 150 days. Both sides in this conflict are accused of serious human rights violations. So far, multiple international efforts at mediation have failed to bring about a lasting ceasefire. Experts warn that a broader civil war could be on the horizon. The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports.