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Africa West Africa World 

Over 100 feminists solidarize with LGBT+ Ghanaians

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– – A group of over 100 Ghanaian feminists have announced their solidarity with “LGBT+ Rights Ghana and queer and transgender Ghanaians everywhere.” Members of the LGBT+ community in Ghana have come under serious attack following news of the commissioning of an office and work space for them in Ghana’s capital Accra. Ghana is a highly conservative and religious nation,… Read More
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Two brothers fall and die while fighting over their late father’s land

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Two brothers who were quarreling over their father’s land suddenly reportedly fell and died within seconds of each other. The incident happened in the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State in Nigeria this month. The brothers identified as Iorhemba Adóón and Jima Adóón, are said to be the eldest sons of late Adóón Agbulu, according to… Read More
Africa World 

Why you will find light patches in female underwear

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – IT’S NORMAL! Your vagina is acidic and has a pH of 3.8-4.5. That’s acidic enough to bleach fabric, and that’s what’s happening. The light patches in underwear isn’t staining from period blood or discharge, it’s bleaching – the same as if you’ve ever tried putting lemon juice in your hair to lighten it. It’s not a sign of… Read More
Africa World 

Politician tied to tree for not fulfilling campaign promise

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – A politician in Mexico made the headline weeks ago when he was reportedly tied to a tree by his constituents for not fulfilling his campaign promise. Residents of Southern Mexico were angry with their mayor Óscar Ramírez who had promised to ensure that series of public projects for the city of Frontera Comalapa in the state of Chiapas… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Education Minister says ‘an educated man won’t rape’

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – South Africa’s Education Minister has come under fire for her remarks that “an educated man won’t rape” while trying to explain the importance of education. Angie Motshekga has told students that the more educated one was, the more unlikely they were to be involved in bad deeds. The comments triggered varied reactions from the students though she said she… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Uproar over establishment of LGBT office in Ghana

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – There is public uproar over the establishment of an office in the Ghanaian capital Accra, for the LGBT community. It follows viral photographs of the commissioning of the office and it’s fundraising programme attended by some diplomats. The presence of the diplomats including Australian High Commissioner Gregory Andrews has fuelled speculations about their support for the activities of the LGBT… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya’s government wants caning re-introduced in schools

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Corporal punishment has been widely accepted as negative way of disciplining children whether at home or at school. For many activists against the practice, the human rights of these children are violated when caned. Corporal punishment is said to have serious effects on the health, safety and security of children as well as increasing the risk of physical… Read More
Africa World 

Pope Francis appoints first female to senior synod post

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Pope Francis has broken with Catholic tradition to appoint a woman as an undersecretary of the synod of bishops, the first to hold the post with voting rights in a body that studies major questions of doctrine. Frenchwoman Nathalie Becquart is one of the two new undersecretaries named Saturday to the synod, where she has been a consultant… Read More
Africa Central Africa Rwanda World 

Rwanda’s Nsanzabaganwa elected as AU Commission deputy chair

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Rwandan economist and politician Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa has been elected as deputy chairperson of the African Union commission. Nsanzabaganwa until her election served as the deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, a role she held since 2011. She is a member of the African Leaders Network, a Fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN). The Rwandan… Read More
Africa Egypt Featured North Africa World 

Mummies with golden tongues found by archaeologists

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission working near Alexandria has discovered mummies from around 2,000 years ago bearing golden-tongued amulets, the Egyptian authorities said on Wednesday. “The mission discovered 16 tombs cut into the rock… in the temple of Taposiris Magna, west of Alexandria” in northern Egypt, the antiquities ministry said in a statement, adding that the burial technique was… Read More