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Incomes Dip For South Asia’s Women Home Workers As Heat Rises

Rising heat and heavier rains across South Asia, as the planet warms, are forcing home-based women workers to cut down on hours as their houses get hotter or are flooded often, resulting in a loss of income they cannot afford, researchers said on Thursday. In a survey of 202 women in cities across India, Nepal […]

Over 236,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of January 24, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   10,580,634 while over 205,275,858 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached   236,169 and  9,436,859 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases  3,581,359 and   94,117 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( 1,098,413 […]

Sociopath vs. Narcissist

When people are “difficult” to be around, it’s easy to toss off labels like sociopath or narcissist—especially if the person seems to be totally full of themself or have no remorse for the way their actions might affect you. But while they share some similarities, sociopathy and narcissism are two distinct psychological disorders. Understanding them […]

New Research Shows EBV Infection Increases Risk of Disease

Multiple sclerosis, like many autoimmune diseases, is characterized by chronic inflammation—it’s the work of the body’s own immune system, attacking what it’s meant to protect. In the case of MS, the body attacks its myelin sheath, a protective covering for the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers have struggled for years to figure out what […]

Fighting For Justice Against Gender-Based Violence in Madagascar

 “I want to be a health worker when I grow up,” said 8-year-old Satiana Hary* shyly, twisting the edges of her knee-length gown. “Because I want to be able to treat myself if I fall sick.” Sadly, little Satiana knows a lot about falling sick, and about violence too. She has recently endured advanced endometritis, […]

Affirmative Action, the Guaranteed Way to Increasing Women’s Representation in Decision Making Spaces in Ghana

African governments, including Ghana, acknowledge that women’s equal participation is critical to building democracy and promoting social progress. This acknowledgement is evidenced by their acceptance of various protocols, conventions and legal frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals. However, the challenge remains that many leaders have delayed the development and implementation of national plans towards achieving […]

Three Arrested In India For Online Harassment Of Muslim women

 Indian police said on Wednesday they had arrested three people involved in an online app that shared pictures of Muslim women for a virtual “auction” in an apparent case of communal harassment. Pictures of dozens of women had been used without their consent and doctored to create an open-source app called ‘Bulli Bai’ – a […]

Maternal And Child Healthcare Isn’t Reaching Everyone In Urban Sub-Saharan Africa

The world has seen dramatic improvements in maternal, newborn and child health. For instance, the World Health Organisation reported a 38% reduction in maternal deaths between 2000 and 2017, globally. Maternal deaths refer to deaths due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth. Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have also seen a reduction in maternal mortality by as […]

Tanzania, Burundi SGR – Why It Matters

SOME economic and transport professionals on Monday welcomed the signed agreement between Tanzania and Burundi for the construction of railway to link the two countries, saying the envisaged infrastructure will significantly boost trade and economies. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a 282-kilometre (175-mile) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), to cost […]

Aregbesola Orders Shooting of Jailbreakers

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has ordered officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOs) to shoot dead any person who attempts to attack a prison facility across the country. The minister who noted that the Correctional (Prison) facility was a red zone, said anyone who attempted to break the facility should be recovered […]