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Africa Renewal

Mary Kimani

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Women struggle to secure land rights

Hard fight for access and decision-making power

By Mary Kimani
Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers

Lacking care, too many women do not survive childbirth

By Mary Kimani
Taking on violence against women in Africa

International norms and local activism start to alter laws, attitudes

By Mary Kimani
Security for the highest bidder

Shoddy policing for the many, costly private protection for the few

By Mary Kimani
Pursuit of justice or Western plot?

International indictments stir angry debate in Africa

By Mary Kimani
Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters

Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast

By Mary Kimani
Mobilizing money at the grass roots

Self-help groups in Kenya boost domestic savings and investment

By Mary Kimani
Mining to profit Africa’s people

Governments bargain for “fair deals” that enhance development

By Mary Kimani
Small loans widen horizons for the poor

More money behind microfinance groups in Africa

By Mary Kimani
Banking on African women

Loan guarantees and private partners improve access

By Mary Kimani
Tackling piracy off African shores

More regional cooperation needed for peace and security

By Mary Kimani
Trading from Cape to Cairo

Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent

By Mary Kimani
Powering up Africa’s economies

Regional initiatives can help cover deficits

By Mary Kimani
Women in North Africa secure more rights

Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress

By Mary Kimani
Better health at the click of a button

Information technology helps Rwandan clinics reach out

By Mary Kimani
Women struggle to secure land rights

Hard fight for access and decision-making power

By Mary Kimani
East Africa feels blows of Kenyan crisis

Economic and social repercussions affect entire region

By Mary Kimani
Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers

Many are too poor to survive childbirth

By Mary Kimani
A bank in every African pocket?

Mobile phones expand access to financial services

By Mary Kimani
Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery

Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts

By Mary Kimani
Taking on violence against women in Africa

International norms, local activism start to alter laws, attitudes

By Mary Kimani
Congolese women confront legacy of rape

War and sexual violence leave survivors in desperate need

By Mary Kimani
Protecting civilians from genocide

Twelve years after the Rwanda slaughter, many challenges remain

By Mary Kimani