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Raising women in Africa Africa OP-ED 

How African Parents Teach Girls To Be Gender Slaves!

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African parenting culture, doesn’t exactly seem to be bosom friends with the feminine gender. A girl child in Africa, is widely considered a future property of her potential suitor, so the need to prepare her (at least marketable enough) for marriage, becomes inherent! Let’s tarry a bit on gender responsibility, as required by the average African society. A man is… Read More
Stella Nyanzi East Africa 

Uganda: Stella Nyanzi free but ludicrous charges must be dropped

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Responding to news that outspoken feminist academic Stella Nyanzi has been released on bail after four weeks in prison, Sarah Jackson, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes, said: “It is a great relief that Stella Nyanzi is no longer behind bars, as she should never have been arrested in the first place.… Read More
Hakainde Hichilema Southern Africa Zambia 

​​​Zambia must Drop trumped-up treason charges against Hakainde Hichilema immediately

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Zambian authorities must drop trumped-up treason charges against main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema and his five employees and release them unconditionally, Amnesty International said today ahead of his bail hearing. The six were arrested on 11 April after they allegedly failed to give way to a Presidential convoy. They claim they were beaten, teargassed and pepper sprayed on their genitals… Read More
Diane Shima Rwigara Central Africa Rwanda 

Nude photos of Diane Shima Rwigara threaten to derail her bid to unsit Incumbant Paul Kagame

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35-year-old Diane Shima Rwigara is about to find out how hard running for President of Rwanda can be. On Friday, May 5, 2017, the nude photos of Rwanda’s leading female presidential candidate leaked on the Internet. As we went to press, there are no strong leads on how the pictures surfaced online but there are whispers that it was a… Read More
Thabo Mbeki former President of South Africa Ex-Presidents Leaders 

Thabo Mbeki tells MPs that the will of the people must come first

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The following is an article written by former president Thabo Mbeki‚ published in The Star on Tuesday. OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. Recently the question has been raised publicly whether ANC Members of the National Assembly (ANC MPs) can support a Motion of No Confidence in the President of the Republic as proposed by Members of the Opposition Parties (Opposition… Read More
Joshua Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa 

National Israeli Station Airs Documentary on Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua

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Preparations for Prophet T.B. Joshua’s relocation to Israel seem to be heating up with the airing of a documentary on national Israeli television about the impending arrival of the Nigerian cleric. Reshet TV, one of the most successful television networks in Israel, aired an 11-minute feature on Joshua in Hebrew, detailing his recent visits to Israel and meetings with government… Read More
Chibok girls Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa 

Boko Haram has FREED Nigeria Chibok girls

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According to reports Islamist militants of the Boko Haram group have released at least 80 schoolgirls from a group of 276 they abducted in north-eastern Nigeria three years ago, officials say. The release reportedly came after talks with the government, though few details are confirmed. The abduction of the so-called “Chibok girls” triggered a global outcry and sparked a huge… Read More
Nimi Princewill Authors 

Nimi Princewill

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Nimi Princewill is a Nigerian writer, poet and social reformer. He’s very passionate about social reformation and the political development of Africa. He’s most notable for his unconventional opinions on issues that cut across religion, sports, social lifestyle and politics. He tweets: @princewill_nimi Email: princewill.nimi@yahoo.com Facebook: Follow Read More article from Nimi Princewill Read More
Swaziland Gateway Getaways Southern Africa 

Swaziland’s iconic MTN Bushfire Festival is back for 2017

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Swaziland is well known for its stunning landscapes and exciting game but also for its festivals. MTN Bushfire, Swaziland’s internationally acclaimed music and arts festival invites you to Bring Your Fire and experience three unforgettable days celebrating music, arts and performance whilst promoting social responsibility. Named Africa’s Top Festival by the BBC and by CNN as one of the 7… Read More
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