Halima Gikandi
Africa Correspondent
Halima Gikandi is the Africa Correspondent at The World. She covers the continent, with a focus on politics, security and human rights.
Halima Gikandi is The World’s Africa Correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya. She reports on current affairs in Africa, with a focus on politics, security and human rights. Her reporting has taken her across the continent, from Sudan to South Africa.
Before joining The World in 2019, Halima was a freelance journalist based in East Africa, where she covered major regional events like the political revolution in Sudan and the Dusit terrorist attack in Nairobi.
Libyan pop star Bahjat beat the odds. Now he wants to popularize ‘A-pop.’
After civil war broke out in his country, singer-songwriter Bahjat and his family had to flee Libya. But that didn't stop him from pursuing his dreams. Bahjat now sings a blend of Arabic and English songs in a genre he calls "A-pop," or Arabic pop.
‘I hold Facebook directly responsible for my father’s murder’: Lawsuit alleges platform fueled violence in Ethiopia
Land issues at the heart of Uganda’s oil showdown
Why African countries like Uganda are investing in fossil fuels
After 2 years of war, hope for peace in northern Ethiopia
‘We want Africa to take its place’: African leaders call for more representation at UN Security Council
Leaders of African nations have long demanded reforms to the UN Security Council, arguing that they deserve more representation on the council, given the large percentage of council issues that involve Africa.
Tanzania submits first Oscar entry in more than 20 years
The film, “Vuta n’Kuvute,” or “Tug of War” in English, revisits the colonial and revolutionary past of the island of Zanzibar.
This Kenyan sprinter is inspiring more youth from his country to take up the sport
Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala won the gold medal for the 100-meter sprint at the Commonwealth Games in August — the first time for his country in 60 years. Now, he's hoping to inspire more youth to pursue the sport.
‘Double the suffering’: Between drought and insecurity in Somalia
Somalis find themselves caught between twin crises: the worst drought to hit the region in more than 40 years, and ongoing insecurity caused by terrorism.
'No more food in my village': Aid needed to avert a famine in Somalia
The United Nations has said more than 700 children have died in malnourishment centers in Somalia this year. Several parts of the country could experience famine from October to December due to extreme drought.
Somalia’s first environment minister aims to alleviate suffering from climate disasters
Environment and Climate Change Minister Khadija Mohamed al-Makhzoumi says the world often associates Somalia with security issues. But the biggest problem facing Somalia now is climate change, she said.
‘Afrobeats is the party’: The rise of African beats in global music
Afrobeats has soared in popularity, from Lagos to New York, and even Seoul, South Korea.
Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi inspires a new generation
Even since 18-year-old Angella Okutoyi's Wimbledon win last month, she's been getting a lot of attention at home from aspiring tennis players. Her ascension in the sport comes after a long road of hard work, perseverance and determination against the odds.
Countries congratulate Kenya’s president-elect William Ruto as competitor challenges election results
The president-elect, who has served as deputy president for the past 10 years, has been elected at a time when Kenya's flailing, debt-laden economy has left a lot of people struggling to make ends meet.
Raila Odinga disputes Kenya’s presidential results in close election
While countries around the world have begun congratulating the president-elect, within Kenya, the results remain controversial and disputed.