MP Onesimas Twinamatsiko - whose recent utterances in support of men who beat their wives - has apologised. He said in a statement that the comments had "caused public unease and ... Read more »
Investment in women's health and opportunity will be transformative for communities across Africa, the 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit has been told. Read more »
The Mines and Energy Deputy Minister, Kornelia Shilunga has said that less than 1% of women are involved in the mining of tin, tantalum and the selling semi-precious stones. This ... Read more »
Onlookers were surprised to see a senior officer marching to stop violence against women, in a force that opponents of Uganda's long-serving President Yoweri Museveni accuse of ... Read more »
"We salute those who have bravely spoken out to gain access to justice, such as those from the #MeToo movement, who in recent months have found their voice in social media in more ... Read more »
Sex work, whether for adults or children, is seen as an acceptable means of earning a living in coastal Kenya. To parents and relatives, a child with a white tourist as a ... Read more »
Makerere University has instructed a senior lecturer in the department of social work and social administration to respond to accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment of ... Read more »
The initiative aims to improve maternal and newborn care in the Kigoma region, where figures have shown that only 47% of women give birth at healthcare facilities. Read more »
I Am Not A Witch tells the story of an eight-year-old Zambian girl who is made to live in a state-run "witch camp". The film has won the most outstanding debut film award at ... Read more »
The creation of the country's own flower brand means growers are now making full use of available resources and taking advantage of events like Valentine's Day, to sell more roses. Read more »
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