Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from December, 2015
Why Are Students in Ethiopia Protesting Against a Capital City Expansion Plan?
"Going forward with the current plan, which ends up displacing tens of thousands of poor farmers, destroying their livelihood and depriving their identity, is a tragedy. It deserves attention."
Why Doesn't It Rain in Guinea-Bissau Like It Used To?
While world leaders discuss climate change in Paris, the decrease in rainfall and sea level rise are threatening the soil fertility and the subsistence of the people of Guinea-Bissau.
The Global Voices Community Remembers ‘Kind’, ‘Curious’ and ‘Witty’ Gershom Ndhlovu
"I learned that you were such a humble, charming and thoughtful person. May your soul rest in eternal peace our one and only one Gershom."
Ugandan Teen Who Danced in Viral Music Video ‘Sitya Loss’ Dies in Bike Accident
"...in your short life, you have impacted the world through dance, more than some will ever do in a lifetime."
Furious Customers in Mali Call for a Boycott of Telecom Giant Orange
"Orange has been ripping us off for years...Enough is enough. It must stop."