Black women are the least likely segment of the population to have breast cancer but the most likely to die from it. This is because it tends to be diagnosed too late for ... Read more »
The University of Cape Town's Professor Lynette Denny has earned a Gold Medal from the South African Medical Research Council for her 25-year body of research on cervical cancer, ... Read more »
In light of a national campaign in Sierra Leone to reduce child marriages and teenage pregnancies, President Julius Maada Bio's has acknowledged that his government senselessly ... Read more »
Luyanda Botha, the man accused of the rape and murder of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana, has appeared in the Western Cape High Court where members in the gallery demanded he show ... Read more »
The changes have seen Vincent Biruta appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, replacing Richard Sezibera. Former legislator Ignatienne Nyirarukundo will serve as ... Read more »
Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the release of Hajar Raissouni, a Moroccan journalist held since 30 August who was sentenced on 30 September to a year in prison for seeking ... Read more »
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o travels to Benin in West Africa to uncover the story of female warriors - the Agoji. These women fought both African and European Read more »
Legal guarantees have not been enough to bring down the prevalence of female genital mutilation - rather it has been increasing and Guinea and other African countries, writes Dr. ... Read more »
After nearly 100 women and girls in Central African Republic accused Burundian and Gabonese peacekeepers of rape, sexual abuse, and exploitation, the UN deployed investigators to ... Read more »
Authorities are investigating its police officers after allegations were made that they sexually harassed, raped and tortured women protesters during rallies, protest organisers ... Read more »
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