Cape Verde: Parliament approves creation of Environmental Climate Fund
Cape Verde’s parliament on Tuesday July 30 approved the creation of the Climate and Environmental Fund (FCA), which will be funded by €12 million converted […]
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Meta Cracks Down on Nigerian Sextortion Ring
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken decisive action against a widespread sextortion scheme originating from Nigeria. The tech giant has removed […]
Devastating Mudslides Claim Over 200 Lives in Southern Ethiopia
A series of catastrophic mudslides in southern Ethiopia’s Kencho Shacha Gozdi district has resulted in at least 229 fatalities, including many who were attempting to […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
Gambia’s FGM Ban Repeal Bid Sparks National Debate
Gambia faces a critical decision as parliament considers repealing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), potentially becoming the first nation to re-legalize the practice. […]
Ugandan Activists Challenge Anti-LGBTQ Law in Supreme Court
Human rights activists in Uganda have filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, contesting a lower court’s decision to uphold the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act […]
Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Moves to Criminalize Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced plans to ban homosexual acts, joining a growing list of African nations tightening restrictions on LGBTQ rights. The decision […]
Sierra Leone Takes Bold Step to End Child Marriage
Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in protecting its youth by officially outlawing child marriage. President Julius Maada Bio signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at […]
Nigeria Faces Dire Child Malnutrition Crisis Amid Mounting Challenges
Northern Nigeria is grappling with an unprecedented child malnutrition crisis, exacerbated by rural violence and soaring food inflation. Aid organizations report overwhelming num bers of […]
Insect Larvae: A Novel Solution to Congo’s Malnutrition Crisis
In a pioneering effort to combat malnutrition, orphans in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, are being served an unconventional meal: fried palm weevil larvae. This […]