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Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns

January 9, 2026

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Politics & Governance, Social Justice

Sexual violence against children has become entrenched, systemic and increasingly widespread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with new data showing
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A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says

January 9, 2026

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Others

A flood of questions drowned Jeanette in thought after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Would she be unable to conceive a child?
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Mental Health Alarm as 58% of Young Women in Kampala Slums Report Depression

December 22, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Health & Wellness, Others, Women’s Health

A new study has revealed alarmingly high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and substance use among young women living in Kampala’s urban slums,
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Over 400 Kasangati Women trained in Financial Literacy to Boost Economic Empowerment

December 12, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Financial Empowerment, Health & Wellness

More than 400 women from Kasangati and surrounding areas have received hands-on financial literacy training aimed at boosting economic empowerment, improving livelihoods, and
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From Law to Lives Saved – How the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Bill Can Deliver Universal Health Coverage

December 12, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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East Africa, Guest Contributors, Women’s Health

Guest column By Hon. Dr James Nyikal, Dr. Margaret Lubaale, and Prof Anne-Beatrice Kihara For women in labour across Kenya, reaching a health
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How an All-Women Newsroom is Rewriting Somalia’s Media Landscape, One Story at a Time

December 11, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Digital Trends, Editor’s Picks, Women in Business

In a studio where the hum of broadcast equipment mixes with focused conversation, the team at Bilan Media prepares for a live talk
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Family’s Sole Earner Is Key Factor in GBV Case Withdrawal

December 9, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Social Justice

A Woman in the Zambezi region has pleaded with the police to withdraw a gender-based violence (GBV) case she brought against her husband
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NGO Demands Strict Laws For Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

December 8, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Others

The Women Supporting Women Network (WSWN) has called on the Nigerian Federal government and other governments to enforce strict laws to end digital
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Anyele Perbi bemoans the reading culture especially in Africa

November 28, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Digital Trends, Education Access, Education, Advocacy & Careers

Founder and CEO of Perbi Cubs, Anyele Perbi has expressed deep concern regarding the state of the reading culture, particularly within the African
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Zanzibar confronts rising malnutrition among pregnant women, children

November 27, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Food, Health & Wellness, Women’s Health

ZANZIBAR is facing a troubling rise in poor nutrition among pregnant women and children, the Director of Preventive Services and Health Education in
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