South African Men Unite to Combat Rising Violence Against Women
A South African non-profit is mobilizing men in Johannesburg informal settlements to address the country's persistently high levels of gender-based violence...
Africa & Nigeria
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Kenya Gen Z Voter Drive Adds 2.6 Million New Registrants Ahead of Election
A Kenyan student-turned-civic-mobiliser named Ademba Allans led a social media voter registration campaign earlier this year that resulted in 2.6 million new...
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Nigerian Police Locate 19 Kidnapped Youth Corps Members Behind IED Barrier
Nigerian police have located a camp in Imo State where 19 National Youth Service Corps recruits are being held captive following their abduction last week....
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TPLF Rebels Withdraw From Ethiopian Capital Mekelle Amid Renewed Fighting
Rebel forces from the Tigray People's Liberation Front withdrew from Mekelle, the regional capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, as national army units advanced...
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Ghana Law Bans Bus Preaching With Fines and Prison Time
Ghana's parliament passed a regulation in May 2024 that bans preaching and hawking on public service vehicles while in motion. Violators face up to eight...