Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after its Sudanese billionaire founder, announced on Monday that the prize committee has awarded the $5m prize for leadership to […]
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GPE: $2.3 billion pledged to finance education of millions of children
An unprecedented worldwide support for the education of millions of children was expressed at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Conference held in Dakar […]
Côte d’Ivoire seizes 600 kg of elephant tusks and pangolin scale
Côte d’Ivoire authorities on Thursday seized about 600 kg of elephant tusks and 600 kg of pangolin scales, Bonaventure Adomo, head of the Ivorian anti-smuggling […]
Africa: Oxfam calls for improvement of women’s access to land
African women have little or no access to land and the means of production, a report released by Oxfam on inequality said on Monday. A […]
Ethiopia reviews family law, bans adoption by foreigners
The Ethiopian parliament on Tuesday approved legislation banning international child adoptions in the horn of Africa nation. The country is a popular destination for families […]
About 1.45 million Algerians visited Tunisia in 2017
About 1.45 million Algerian tourists visited Tunisia since the beginning of the year; an increase estimated at 59.8% compared to last year, data from the […]
Botswana’s schoolgirls to get free sanitary pads – Parliament
Botswana’s parliament on Wednesday adopted a motion to implement a nationwide provision of sanitary products for school-aged girls. The motion passed by the southern African […]
Nigeria scores world’s highest number of out-of-school children
In Nigeria, an estimated 10.5 million children are not going to school, scoring the world’s highest number of out-of-school children, Africanews portal reports. With children […]
Tanzania: About 479 people accused of witchcraft killed
Human Rights watchdogs are calling on authorities in Tanzania to take action as about 479 people accused of being witches have been killed in the […]
Tunisia passes landmark law to end all violence against women
Lawmakers in Tunisia on Wednesday passed a bill to “end all violence against women” and provide help for victims, local media reports. “It’s a very […]