United Nations Women reported that traditional cutters in Sierra Leone have pledged to abandon and advocate against FGM which is still not illegal in the country. This added support will contribute to the clampdown on initiation ceremonies by the secret societies that uphold the practice.
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Politics and Society As Togo goes to the polls in February, will change come?
On February 22, the people of Togo will go to the polls. There have been protests against the rule of Faure Gnassingbé who took over power from his father in 2005. A constitutional change that would allow President Gnassingbé to extend his stay power till 2030 was approved by the parliament. Protesters are still demanding that Faure must go.
Politics and Society Dr. Stella Nyanzi wins 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International Award
Ugandan academic and activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi currently incarcerated at Luzira Prison serving an 18-month sentence for ‘cyber harassment’ has won the 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International Award.
Politics and Society How Kwame Nkrumah used metaphor as a political weapon against colonialism
Compared to other politicians who tend to be indirect and evasive, Nkrumah was direct, explicit and assertive.
Politics and Society West Africa’s coast rises as world’s most dangerous piracy zone
The West African coast specially the Gulf of Guinea has become the most dangerous piracy zone. It accounted for more than 90% of global crew member kidnappings last year according to the International Maritime Bureau.
Politics and Society Why decreasing emissions further is not Africa’s solution to the climate threat
Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions which is why many feel the fight against climate change is the responsibility of the first world. UNEP however details that no other continent will be struck as severely by the impacts of climate change as Africa due to its considerably limited adaptive capacity
Politics and Society How politics and poverty affect electricity provision in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s energy policy needs to be reconsidered if the country’s electricity shortage is to be resolved.
Politics and Society Lest we forget, China trained African freedom fighters
How much of the history between China and Africa do you know exists? China, in its relation to Africa looks at its past and sees itself as a trusted and consistent comrade. However, many Africans presently see China as another imperial country like Britain or America.
Politics and Society Why the Gambia’s plea for the Rohingya matters for international justice
The Rohingya case before the International Court of Justice is politically and legally significant.