In 2016, we should watch for surprises from unexpected quarters, writes Liesl Louw-Vaudran for the Institute for Security Studies. Read more »
A 22-year-old woman from KwaZulu-Natal has been granted the Maidens Bursary Award which aims to encourage young women to stay sexually inactive and focus on their education. Read more »
Amadou Mahtar Ba, AllAfrica's co-founder and executive chair, has been appointed to the United Nations' first-ever High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment. The ... Read more »
Tanzania's ministry of foreign affairs has said that, while the government is a strong proponent of "decent dressing", President Magufuli has not issued any ban on miniskirts. Read more »
Degrading images of Sarah Baartman have resurfaced online following rumours that Beyonce plans on writing and acting in a movie based on her life, writes Mbali Zwane for Daily Vox. Read more »
President Yahya Jammeh has said the decision was made because the country needs to be break away from its colonial past. Read more »
Justice Daisy Okocha has been sworn in as Substantive Chief Judge of Rivers State. Read more »
The courts have no power to compel couples to remain in a marriage when one party insists on divorce, a High Court judge says. Read more »
At least 2 414 men have layed charges of domestic violence against their spouses in 2015. Read more »
The Our Perfect Wedding show came under heavy criticism from viewers on social media after a groom boasted about having sex with schoolgirls, with some suggesting he should be ... Read more »
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