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ZAMBIA: Holding Government Responsible for Spending

By Kelvin Kachingwe
The recent change of the budget cycle to allow government to effectively spend money to develop the country is not good enough unless those in charge of the money are made accountable, say civil society.
A billboard in Kapchorwa town, which is part of the campaign against female genital mutilation. Credit: Wambi Michael/IPS

RIGHTS-UGANDA: Female Circumcision Still a Vote Winner

By Wambi Michael
Over three decades ago a 14-year-old girl, her sister and a group of young teenagers from Bukwo headed to the River Amana for a ceremony that would change their lives forever.

AFRICA: Government on Collision Course with Civil Society

By Kelvin Kachingwe
The acquittal of former President Frederick Chiluba on charges of theft after a seven-year long landmark case, and the refusal by the Zambian government to appeal, has put government and civil society on a collision course.

UGANDA: The Media is Not Free

By IPS Correspondents
Every Saturday afternoon at a public house in the capital city, Lynne Anite, a journalism student at Makerere University, would join senior government officials, academics, and even business people to debate about current affairs.
A Malawian sex worker who says she was forced by police to undergo an HIV test. Credit: Charles Mpaka

RIGHTS: Police Force HIV Tests for Sex Workers

By Charles Mpaka
It was, Malawian police say, a routine sweep for criminals at one of the country’s busiest border posts. They were looking for criminals.

SIERRA LEONE: Journalists at War with Highest Court

By Mohamed Fofanah
Umaru Fofana looks dishevelled. His hair is overgrown and people who do not know him could be mistaken for thinking he just joined an Afro band. And his hanging beard will surely solicit suspicious glances.
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