International Women’s Day: Gender equality benefits everyone
The benefits of gender equality are not just for women and girls,…
Rising number of young people excluded from jobs, education and training
The number of young people around the world who are neither employed,…
Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, one of Nigeria's most influential…
Coronavirus: Italy extends strict quarantine measures nationwide
Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures, which include a ban on…
World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls
Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a…
Nigeria’s death toll from lassa fever hits 118 – Report
The deaths recorded from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has reached…
WHO pledges to support African countries on coronavirus response strategy
As the threat of coronavirus disease looms over the continent, the World…
African leaders cautioned against resource-backed loans
Resource-backed loans have contributed to crippling debt levels in Africa and are…
Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum
Africa is both the world's least electrified continent and the most vulnerable…
Hanau: Germany boosts security amid far-right threat
Germany will deploy extra police to protect mosques, railway stations, airports and…