Tamerra Griffin is a reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based Nairobi, Kenya.
The courageous young women at the forefront of the Sudanese revolution were following in their mothers’ — and grandmothers’ — footsteps.
ケニアでは生理用品の不足や、女性の性と生殖に関する意識啓発が課題になっている。
The website that announced Auxillia Mnangagwa’s award has been replaced with a statement of retraction, following sharp criticism from former US diplomats.
Local police launched a formal investigation into the girl’s death almost a week later, following outrage from parents and Kenyan lawmakers.
From jailed militant to first leader of an independent Zimbabwe to long-reigning dictator, Robert Mugabe left a lasting mark on the region.
Seven people have died in the latest cycle of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Shailja Patel accused a fellow writer of sexual assault. Five years later, she’s in hiding in another country.
Teresa June Estes has demanded an apology from Kenyan media outlets who misreported details of her traditional wedding.
The Sudanese military has blocked the internet, meaning that many in the country don't know about #BlueForSudan and the global interest it sparked. Assil Diab is taking to the streets to tell the story behind the hashtag.
The decision comes weeks after Kenya upheld its own laws against gay sex.
The #NiggerNavy hashtag caught fire last night and hasn’t let up.
The line appeared in a draft of Richard Cohen's syndicated column, but vanished prior to publication.
Dynel Lane, 35, has been charged with attempted murder, unlawful termination of a pregnancy, and four counts of felony assault.
Shailja Patel accused a fellow writer of sexual assault. Five years later, she’s in hiding in another country.
WDBJ reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were attacked while doing a live interview. The alleged shooter later posted videos of the attack. WARNING: This post contains a graphic video showing the moment the assailant shot both people.
Fans used the hashtag #RenewDocMcStuffins to spread the word about the show’s importance. The creator and Disney Junior have clarified that there is no word on Season 5, but that's not abnormal for a show on the network.
Data gathered by the Equal Justice Initiative between the 1870s and 1950s reveals that the number is much higher than had been previously reported.
In her first interview since going viral, the woman in the photo said that when she's not protesting the government, she's a student studying engineering and architecture.