Many demonstrators gathered in Cape Town in support of the global campaign against Monsanto, biotechnology corporations and genetically modified foods.

Many demonstrators gathered in Cape Town in support of the global campaign against Monsanto, biotechnology corporations and genetically modified foods.

Many demonstrators gathered in Cape Town in support of the global campaign against Monsanto, biotechnology corporations and genetically modified foods.

Anne Waiguru, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Devolution and Planning, launches Kenya's 2013 Economic Survey Report. She noted the economy's growth rate in the global economy dropped from 3.9 percent in 2011 to 3.2 percent in 2012.

Luzira Prison in Uganda. The prison is estimated to be filled at 400 percent capacity, making disease like tuberculosis spread quickly in the crowded wards.

Luzira Prison in Uganda. The prison is estimated to be filled at 400 percent capacity, making disease like tuberculosis spread quickly in the crowded wards.

Luzira Prison in Uganda. The prison is estimated to be filled at 400 percent capacity, making disease like tuberculosis spread quickly in the crowded wards.

State owned carrier Air Zimbabwe has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A320 aeroplanes, which is expected to ply regional routes ahead of the country hosting the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in August 2013.

State owned carrier Air Zimbabwe has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A320 aeroplanes, which is expected to ply regional routes ahead of the country hosting the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in August 2013.

State owned carrier Air Zimbabwe has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A320 aeroplanes, which is expected to ply regional routes ahead of the country hosting the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in August 2013.

Kenyan rights activists were arraigned at a Nairobi Law Court where they were accused of pouring gallons of bloody substances at the gate of Kenyan parliament and releasing a pig with several piglets during a protest against MP salary increases.

Kenyan rights activists were arraigned at a Nairobi Law Court where they were accused of pouring gallons of bloody substances at the gate of Kenyan parliament and releasing a pig with several piglets during a protest against MP salary increases.

Kenyan rights activists were arraigned at a Nairobi Law Court where they were accused of pouring gallons of bloody substances at the gate of Kenyan parliament and releasing a pig with several piglets during a protest against MP salary increases.

Lesotho’s Gay and Lesbian rights movement Matrix, smashed deep rooted gender stereotypes in the mountain kingdom by organizing a gay rights march to mark International Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Day.

Lesotho’s Gay and Lesbian rights movement Matrix, smashed deep rooted gender stereotypes in the mountain kingdom by organizing a gay rights march to mark International Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Day.

Lesotho’s Gay and Lesbian rights movement Matrix, smashed deep rooted gender stereotypes in the mountain kingdom by organizing a gay rights march to mark International Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Day.

Armed police besieged the Daily Monitor offices in Kampala during the latest crackdown on independent media in the Ugandan capital. It is believed to be the largest crackdown on independent media in 10 years.

A photograpy project for children battling with cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital. The idea was to show this children have a life beside the pain they go through each day. Photos taken in 2012

A photograpy project for children battling with cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital. The idea was to show this children have a life beside the pain they go through each day. Photos taken in 2012

The East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) eulogize the fallen Nigerian writer and Father of African literature, Professor Chinua Achebe, who passed away at age 82. He was the most decorated African literary creative and critical thinker.

The East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) eulogize the fallen Nigerian writer and Father of African literature, Professor Chinua Achebe, who passed away at age 82. He was the most decorated African literary creative and critical thinker.

On Sunday 14 December the first EU-escorted food convoy leaves Kenya for Somalia passing through pirate-infested waters.

The U.N. food aid to Kenya is an essential part of the EU's support program for Kenya. The merchant ship Onega I gets unloaded in Mombasa. Tons of food are onboard.

A few hundred Mauritians of Tamil origin demonstrated in the Mauritian capital Port-Louis, calling upon the Mauritian government to boycott the Commonwealth Summit that is due in September 2013 in Colombo, Sir-Lanka.

A few hundred Mauritians of Tamil origin demonstrated in the Mauritian capital Port-Louis, calling upon the Mauritian government to boycott the Commonwealth Summit that is due in September 2013 in Colombo, Sir-Lanka.

In the prisons in Uganda, mothers of babies and pregnant women are mixed with the other inmates, without given any special food ration nor specific medical treatment.

In the prisons in Uganda, mothers of babies and pregnant women are mixed with the other inmates, without given any special food ration nor specific medical treatment.

Prisoners of Chichiri Prison vote in the 2009 Malawi elections at a sub-centre created by the Malawi Electoral Commission. As a result of the general election President Bingu wa Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party were re-elected.

Prisoners of Chichiri Prison vote in the 2009 Malawi elections at a sub-centre created by the Malawi Electoral Commission. As a result of the general election President Bingu wa Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party were re-elected.