Genitalia from girls mutilated in Ivory Coast sold for magic
Many are convinced the trade is hampering the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), which has been banned in the religiously diverse nation for more than a quarter of a century.
Category: Gender
Dodoma Police Commander Transferred After Controversial Remarks About Rape Victim
The transfer comes shortly after her controversial comments regarding a gang rape case, where she referred to the victim as a “sex worker.”
Mamia waandamana kupinga ukatili dhidi ya wanawake nchini Kenya
Takriban wanawake 16 wameuawa nchini Kenya mwaka huu, kulingana na ripoti za vyombo vya habari, zikiangazia unyanyasaji dhidi ya wanawake ambao serikali imeelezea kuwa “unaongezeka”.
Hundreds protest violence against women in Kenya
At least 16 women have been killed in Kenya this year, according to media reports, shining a spotlight on violence against women which the government has described as “rising”.
Nigeria begins mass HPV vaccinations to fight cervical cancer
Nigeria has begun a mass vaccination campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) in a bid to drastically reduce cervical cancer rates.…
60 Nigeria Gay Wedding Suspects Freed On Bail, Lawyer Says
A Nigerian court has freed on bail more than 60 people arrested last month during a police raid on a…
Suspected Jihadists Kill 12 Niger Troops: State TV
Suspected armed Islamists have killed 12 soldiers in Niger’s remote southwest, state television reported on Tuesday, in the latest attack…
Coup supporters rally in Niger’s capital
The demonstrators who flew both Niger and Russian flags expressed solidarity with the soldiers who overthrew their elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, last month.
Museveni akashifu tena Benki ya Dunia kwa kusitisha msaada kwa Uganda
Rais wa Uganda Yoweri Museveni kwa mara nyingine amekosoa uondoaji wa ufadhili wa Benki ya Dunia, akisema kuwa shirika hilo…
Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for corrupting morals
The movie promoted homosexuality and did not comply with Algeria’s religious and cultural beliefs, an official source told the Reuters news agency.
