Criminalising suicide directs resources towards punishment which has no significant deterrent effect.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Sada Malumfashi launches Hausa International Book and Art Festival in Kaduna
This is Africa spoke to Sada Malumfashi, the director of the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival (HIBAF) which will be hosting its first edition around the theme, ‘Spaces’. The festival will “explore the origins of Hausa literary spaces; converse and discuss notions of gender, identity, culture, and politics.”
Africans rising Mr. Climate — Nigeria’s indefatigable campaigner rallying for youth-led climate action
This Is Africa spoke to Nigerian climate and environmental campaigner Olumide Idowu, popularly known as Mr. Climate about his journey as a climate action warrior, the challenges he’s faced in his activism and why he thinks every African youth should be involved in finding lasting solutions to persistent climate problems.
Arts, Culture and Sport Germany is returning Nigeria’s looted Benin Bronzes: why it’s not nearly enough
While some German museums are returning some of the famous Benin Bronzes, most remain in museums in the UK and the US even as calls for restitution grow.
Politics and Society Social media, riots and consequences
Fomenting violence online is illegal in SA – social media use during the latest violence makes digital literacy a priority.
Arts, Culture and Sport Nigeria’s #ENDSARS protests: a window into how creative art can be an act of therapy
The protests paved the way for healing, vitality and a new vista of productive life.
Politics and Society Social media and the state: challenging the rules of engagement
As Nigeria’s Twitter ban shows, online platforms are the new battleground between governments and their critics.
Politics and Society Nigeria’s decision to ban Twitter has no legal basis. Here’s why
The Nigerian government has no legal capacity to unilaterally regulate or police borderless social media platforms.
Arts, Culture and Sport The precarious fate of African footballers in Europe after their game ends
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.