Fifty years into African independence, African women still face a much more challenging existence than men, with significant political, social and economic changes needed for gender equality.

Dr. Fredanna M'Cormack and her Bele Uman Project are working in Sierra Leone to save the lives of pregnant mothers and their babies.

The Greenpeace executive director talks about connections between the environment, poverty, peace, and how the interconnectedness of these issues can drive civil society.

While South Africa boasts understandable pride and excitement to be hosting the World Cup, its citizens are fearful. An already disordered country will see crime escalate substantially when the crowds arrive.

Hundreds of millions of dollars flow into resource-rich areas such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, but that money goes to corrupt rebel forces who abuse and exploit their own people.

After its civil war, Sierra Leone was able to get the brutality of its diamond trade under control. The rest of Africa, for the most part, has not shared its success.

The state of affairs in Somalia, though still volatile and deeply troubled, is showing signs of improved political inclusion, and the country could benefit from more engaged foreign involvement.

We are seeing a steadily growing tide of discontent with the Kimberley Process.

I believe that the senators dont know the real issues on the ground and their well-intended legislation will be useless without knowledge of the actual situation.

Zimbabwean diamonds mined with complete disregard for basic human rights are currently being sold in jewelry stores with

Despite war, we are doing our best to cope.

Our children are taught right from wrong when growing up.