In the 1980s, Zimbabwe had a strong ambulance system with well-trained personnel, including a public service in Harare. But ...

A hospital corridor leads to the mortuary at Parirenyatwa Hospital. Zimbabwe’s public health system faces a severe shortage ...

US aid helped save and sustain lives, but failed to build lasting prosperity. Now, the money’s gone. Can Zimbabwe become self ...

Violence and road blockages have made it impossible to transport people and vital supplies to medical facilities.

When 28-year-old Simon Dibia decided to run for a councilor position in a July 12 election for one of Lagos state’s local ...

The country’s move to root out corruption has spawned a market for backdoor complaints, often over petty grudges. It’s ...

Contradictory rules governing whether journalists from other countries can report in Indonesia add another layer of government control, press freedom advocates say.

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A new bill in Parliament would widen the authority of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission and increase its ability to censor content on digital platforms, including social ...

Fishermen bemoan dwindling catches as contamination by industrial waste and other pollutants raises concerns about the safety of food and drinking water. NORTON, ZIMBABWE — Paul Majoni stares at the ...

ERDENET, ORKHON PROVINCE, MONGOLIA — On that day in October 2019, the afternoon bell rang, and the girls thought school was over. They were ready to go home, but their teachers told them to stay. They ...

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — Exclusive breastfeeding is touted as the healthiest option by experts. But in Zambia, a mother who refuses replacement options is often assumed to be HIV-positive. Whether accurate or ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Plaits, dreadlocks, Afros – every hairstyle imaginable is on display in the Ugandan capital and throughout the country. Hair is big business here, and barber shops and salons seem to ...