Two WOZA members of the nine who were arrested on the 2nd of July for conducting a "occupy and demand the draft constitution" campaign are reported missing. Read more »
"Don't look now, but there is poison in your lipstick: In fact, there is poison in a lot of stuff you rub all over yourself every day, from shampoo to deodorant to, yes, lipstick", ... Read more »
President Goodluck Jonathan is contemplating the implementation of a birth control law that will curb the number of children families are allowed to have. Read more »
About 33.6 percent of women in Uganda are estimated to harbour cervical human papillomavirus infection - the main cause of cervical cancer - at any given time. Read more »
In response to the virtual removal of the right to family planning services from the agenda of Rio+20 negotiators, leaders have encouraged negotiators at the conference to stand up ... Read more »
Many women in Sierra Leone live under traditional land tenure structures that do not recognize a woman's right to own property. Like some African countries, it has a dual land ... Read more »
Although termination of pregnancy is legal in most African countries, women continue to go for illegal "backstreet" abortions, which are unsafe. Read more »
The Super Falcons defeated the Mighty Warriors 6-0 on aggregate in the second leg of the African Women's Championship qualifier to shut the team's trophy dream. Read more »
After impressive wins in the first leg matches the Ivory Coast, defending African Champions Nigeria, and South Africa look to confirm who will join the hosts at this year's Women's ... Read more »
The 'bad' publicity about lecturers allegedly soliciting sexual favours from students in exchange for marks has a negative impact on the value of qualifications offered by ... Read more »
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