The rights group Amnesty International has praised the decision to amend the controversial rape law which allowed rapists to escape prosecution by marrying their victims. Read more »
American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Bill Gates, has mounted a vigorous attack on prophets of doom who say that poor countries are destined to remain so and that foreign aid ... Read more »
After nine weeks of fierce competition, Ugandan model Stacie 'Queen' Aamito has been crowned the first Africa's Next Top Model winner. Read more »
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Tired of seeing dolls that don't reflect his culture for young girls to be proud of, a Nigerian entrepreneur decided to solve the problem by producing his own line. Read more »
Miss Kenya UK Vicky Nyari-Wilson has bagged the title of Miss Universe Africa at the Exquisite Face Of The Universe 2013 world finale. Read more »
The government has launched a massive family planning campaign in a bid to prevent teenage pregnancies in the country. Read more »
Police have arrested 38 women for conducting Female Genital Mutilation on girls aged between three years and 15 years. Read more »
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