Africa's leaders are not exactly known for listening to young people - but some have cottoned on to the best plan to change their fortunes by appointing new, young Cabinet ... Read more »
Gambian lawmakers voted to advance to the next parliamentary stage a bill to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking concerns among activists ... Read more »
Judith Suminwa Tuluka, an economist, has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is taking over from Jean-Michel Sama Read more »
The South African Law Reform Commission's long-awaited report on adult sex work has been released - findings indicate that sex work in South Africa is driven by a complex interplay ... Read more »
Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges in achieving food security, with many of its population unable to afford a healthy diet due to factors such as climate change, ... Read more »
The recently concluded WomenLift Health Conference played a significant role in advancing global health leadership. A diverse community of women and men leaders in the healthcare ... Read more »
Although the World Health Organisation has continuously warned of the serious health risks associated with FGM, many countries have struggled to end the practice. The Gambian ... Read more »
Traditionally, theatre for development or applied theatre is interventionist. Performance techniques are used to achieve behavioural change and to promote messages around ... Read more »
Authorities say they have arrested six boys aged 15 to 17 for the rape of a disabled woman on a public bus in Casablanca. Read more »
The owner and founder of St. Lawrence Schools, Lawrence Mukiibi, is said to have fathered between 50 and 100 children. The mourners were shocked to see many of the ... Read more »
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