Is it the global credit crisis? Is it the evil that lurks? Or is the world just getting madder? Whatever the cause, there’s a spike in ritual murders in this impoverished African country.
Witch doctors, spirits and killings Read More »
So it’s that time of year when all of our New Year resolutions aren’t yet broken. Among mine is to get into jail more often.
I’ve resolved to spend more time behind bars Read More »
Her name is Fatmata. She is an African mother. And this is her story.
In Uganda the “war of childbirth” continues Read More »
KAMPALA, Uganda✦
So you think you feel good about what unfolded south of Canada’s border on Nov. 4?
You should see the party in Africa.
There has been dancing in the streets, public holidays and general high-fives from nationals to diplomats to expatriates, all convinced that, as one Ugandan paper put it, “America is reborn.”
Africans are caught up in Obama’s hope Read More »
I discovered that this hugely popular novel, with sales now somewhere around a million, has caused a tempest in our community. And it’s left me wondering: is it just me, or is something fundamentally and horribly amiss in our courtyard?
“God is not a black woman.” Or is She? Read More »
Recently travelling back from Canada to Uganda through London, England – capital of history’s most influential empire – I got some renewed perspective on global leadership and change and how, in politics, there’s nothing like old-fashioned fear to move things along.
Time for US Democrats to fight fire with fire Read More »
We’re in the middle of East Africa’s savannah, about to be eaten by nearby lions.
Up close with the lions, crocodiles Read More »
KAMPALA, UGANDA ✦A pregnant woman here in Uganda’s capital was recently beheaded by her husband. Maurine Ampire, 38, was a mother getting close to delivering number six.
It’s one picture of life here, and a comparable image to the lack of voice that pregnant women have worldwide. No voice. No choice. Just death, and often violently.
Maternal health must top agendas Read More »
