Wasila Umar, a 14 year old minor was made under duress, to marry one Umar Sani, a 35 year old man who also had one wife and two children. Two weeks … Go to resource »
Chiwetel Ejiofor has said he felt it was "correct" to shoot Half Of A Yellow Sun in rural Nigeria despite filming difficulties, because they were the … Go to resource »
Guinea-Bissau holds legislative and presidential elections on Sunday which are hoped will bring stability to the country two years after a coup. Go to resource »
RIN's latest film, The Zebu and the Zama - Bounty and Bloodshed in Southern Madagascar, explores a vicious cycle of violence in which the dahalo … Go to resource »
Homosexuality is a crime in 38 African countries and new laws in Nigeria and Uganda have increased potential punishments for engaging in gay sex. Now, … Go to resource »
Under pummelling cross-examination, Oscar Pistorius admitted Thursday that he had "no reason" to fire the shots that killed Reeva Steenkamp, as … Go to resource »
A shaken Oscar Pistorius refused to look at a gruesome photo of his slain girlfriend's bloodied head on Wednesday, telling a prosecutor through tears, … Go to resource »
Turkish lawmakers called on Egypt's interim authorities to scrap plans to execute 529 supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who were … Go to resource »
VOA's health correspondent Linord Moudou talks to Honorable Ruth Kavuma, former member of the Ugandan Parliament and member of the African Women … Go to resource »
The International Monetary Fund says the global economy is strengthening. But what does that mean for your spending power? VOA's Mil Arcega gives a … Go to resource »
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