Major Milestone as Nairobi County Govt Signs Law on SGBV Crimes
Nairobi acting Governor Anne Kananu has assented into law the Nairobi City County Sexual and Gender Based Management and Control Bill of 2019 which paves way for the county to put in place structures aimed at dealing with victims of sexual violence. Kananu has assured the county’s commitment in implementing the law which will enable […]
Gunmen Invade UniAbuja Staff Quarters, Abduct Professor, Children, Others
The university’s spokesman, Habib Yakoob, confirmed the development, saying the victims are about six in number. Gunmen Tuesday morning struck at the staff quarters of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) and abducted a professor of Economics, Obansa Joseph, two of his children, and some other residents of the quarters. A source and resident of the quarters, who […]
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is one of the most pressing issues to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens. Between 2006 and 2020, over 1,200 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. In nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished, according to the […]
Impunity Against Journalists
Last year, according to UNESCO, 62 journalists around the world were killed just for doing their jobs. Many lost their lives while covering conflict. But in recent years, the number of media workers killed outside conflict zones has risen. In many countries, simply investigating corruption, trafficking, human rights violations or environmental issues puts journalists’ lives […]
Four Fashion Pieces That Will Never Go Out Of Style
Fashion is always changing, and keeping up with what’s “in” and “out” can be quite frustrating. Most of us have day-to-day responsibilities, so we’d never be able to keep up with the bizarre stuff that crosses the runway. We’re sometimes relieved to see some trends fade away. We’re a little sad to see some trends […]
Amhara State Council Declares Emergency Including Region-Wide Curfew, Suspension of Activities By State Institutions
The Amhara National Regional State Council, in its 6th round, the first year, 4th emergency meeting held today has declared a nine-point emergency decree which includes the suspension of regular activities by all government institutions in the state and state-wide curfew. The following is the translation of the nine points emergency decree by the Amhara […]
Insecurity, Others Cut Nigeria’s Foreign Investments to $875m, Lowest in 5 Years
The spate of security crises, a tough business climate, and policy inconsistency are among the factors that cut Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to $875 million in the second quarter of this year, the lowest since 2016. This was contained in a presentation by the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on the Economy, Prof. Doyin Salami, […]
What Has Changed for Rural South African Women in the Last 25 Years
South Africa has experienced tremendous change over the last quarter-century: the first democratically elected government, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, changing health, social and economic policies and now the COVID-19 pandemic. The South African Medical Research Council/Wits University Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit has, for nearly three decades, conducted health and socio-demographic surveillance in a rural […]
Nowhere to Run, Nairobi School Girls Are Not Safe!
How safe are our girls in their homes, public spaces and places of worship? That was the big question in a recent survey by Polycom for Development, a Nairobi-based NGO. The answers were unfortunate; our girls are not safe in school, places of worship and in their homes, and need protection against some of their […]
Citizen-Government Coalitions Could Hold The Key To The Reform Of African Cities
Cities across Africa are growing at an astonishing rate. All 20 of Africa’s fastest-growing cities have experienced average growth rates of more than 6% over the last decade. Gwagwalada, on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria, topped the list with a population that has grown by 9% each year since 2010. Over the past 10 years, […]
Why Gender Equality Depends on Mass Vaccination
It was 6 pm. Bathtime. Assetou, the neighbour’s cleaning lady, chased after my neighbours’ children trying to wrangle them into the house. As she struggled with her bosses’ kids, I thought about her own. Assetou has a three-year-old daughter. After leaving work, she would have to go home, make dinner, then feed and bathe her […]
Tanzanian Pilot, Plane Go Missing
The whereabouts of a Tanzanian pilot who went missing as he flew on a mission to Selous Game Reserve remains unknown. Mr Samwel Gibuyi of the conservation organization Pams Foundation went missing on October 18, 2021, when flying his plane from Matemanga Village in Ruvuma to Selous Game Reserve in search of black rhinos, failed […]
Burundi Sets Sight on East African Community to Lift Economy
Burundi, currently under European Union sanctions over its human and political rights record, is asking its East African neighbours to help unlock its economic development potential. Last week, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye toured Tanzania on a three-day state visit to strengthen trade and investment. This was just three months after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu paid […]
Govt Cuts Budget for Ministries
The government has made extensive cuts of budgets from its ministries, department and agencies (MDA) to redirect finances to major priorities in the current financial year 2021/2022. The across-the-board cutback, which totals Shs203.4 billion, will also affect universities, parastatals and various commissions of government. Overall, at least 106 government entities will be affected by the […]
Worship Brings Lasting Transformation
When it comes to the value that we place on Jesus, let me share something powerful with you that will cause you to grow in your relationship with the Lord and bring lasting transformation in your life. The woman with the Alabaster box broke it and poured it on Jesus’ head, some people murmured amongst […]