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International Women’s Day: Gender equality benefits everyone

The benefits of gender equality are not just for women and girls,…

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Rising number of young people excluded from jobs, education and training

The number of young people around the world who are neither employed,…

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Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, one of Nigeria's most influential…

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Coronavirus: Italy extends strict quarantine measures nationwide

Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures, which include a ban on…

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World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls

Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a…

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Nigeria’s death toll from lassa fever hits 118 – Report

The deaths recorded from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has reached…

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WHO pledges to support African countries on coronavirus response strategy

As the threat of coronavirus disease looms over the continent, the World…

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African leaders cautioned against resource-backed loans

Resource-backed loans have contributed to crippling debt levels in Africa and are…

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Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum

Africa is both the world's least electrified continent and the most vulnerable…

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Hanau: Germany boosts security amid far-right threat

Germany will deploy extra police to protect mosques, railway stations, airports and…

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