The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender Inequality
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and
Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as
Justina Oziohu Isimishere was only ten when she first saw a baby in a carton with a knife piercing its heart. A few years later, while in secondary school, she
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Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as she cannot afford to purchase sanitary pads. While attaching a
The arrest of 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, a Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, for the shocking kidnap and murder of 21-year-old Christiana Idowu has highlighted Nigeria’s growing epidemic of femicide. Christiana went missing on August 19, 2024, after her parents
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Dickson Ndiema, intimate partner of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, snuck into her home and murdered her by setting her ablaze. The incident reported by the police is said to have happened on Sunday at
In another devastating plunge into women’s oppression, the Taliban government of Afghanistan has banned women from singing or reading in public, amongst other oppressive orders. The new laws were published on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, under the Taliban’s Propagation of
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and girls, particularly Nigerian women and girls, are often overlooked. As climate-related phenomena such as desertification,
On September 1, 2024, a 15-year-old boy broke into his neighbour’s house and assaulted his 14-year-old neighbour. As this news went viral among Nigerians on Twitter, certain activists called for the rehabilitation of the perpetrator, attributing his violent actions to societal influences. The rehabilitation of
African artistes are making waves in the global music industry which is currently estimated at $25.9 billion. A recent study by Music in Africa showed that Tanzania and Kenya are the biggest exporters of music in the East African region, with musicians like Zuchu and
“Is this the attitude you’re taking to your husband’s house?” “Sit properly, you’re a woman.” “Every boy in this class should hide his head in shame. How can you allow girls to be the top performers?” “Why is she coming out to speak now about
Justina Oziohu Isimishere was only ten when she first saw a baby in a carton with a knife piercing its heart. A few years later, while in secondary school, she knew of a girl who gave birth to a baby and attempted to flush it
African artistes are making waves in the global music industry which is currently estimated at $25.9 billion. A recent study by Music in Africa showed that Tanzania and Kenya are the biggest exporters of music in the East African region, with musicians like Zuchu and
Nigeria’s Paralympians showcased their talent and determination at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, winning multiple medals across various events. The Paralympics, which started on August 28, 2024, will end on September 8, with 184 participating countries and around 4,400 athletes competing across 22 sports.
Gen Z pop star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, velvet-voiced alté artist Temilade Openiyi, famously called Tems, and Afrobeats veteran singer Tiwa Savage snatched top spots at their nomination categories at the 2024 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held in Nairobi, Kenya,
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