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Namibian Court Declares Laws Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
In a historic decision on Friday, a high court in Namibia declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex acts between men, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ community in the southern African nation.
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Around The World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans June 9 to June 15.
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Tunisian all-women’s team eye inventors’ prize for smart wheelchair
Moovobrain, their innovative project enables wheelchair users to navigate using a variety of methods, including touchpad, voice commands, facial gestures, and an advanced headset that interprets brain signals.
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Amnesty International Report Exposes Abuse of Women and Girls in Nigerian Military Detention Facilities
“Some said soldiers insulted them, calling them ‘Boko Haram wives’ and accusing them of being responsible for killings. Several described beatings or abysmal conditions in detention, which amount to torture or other ill-treatment,” the report said.
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Dream Catchers Academy Nominated for Favorite African Kidfluencer at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Dream Catchers Academy has been nominated at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The academy, known for its transformative work in uplifting young girls, has been recognized in the category of Favorite African Kidfluencer.
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Around The World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans June 2 to June 8.
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Nollywood’s Priye Diri Makes History at 2024 Film Independent Global Media Makers Residency
Priye boasts writing credits on the Amazon Prime hit “Kill Boro” and directing credits on Showmax’s “Rule No. 1,” Iroko TV’s “Chimera,” and her upcoming short film “Dying Is Hard To Do.”
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Nollywood’s Priye Diri Makes History at 2024 Film Independent Global Media Makers Residency
Priye boasts writing credits on the Amazon Prime hit “Kill Boro” and directing credits on Showmax’s “Rule No. 1,” Iroko TV’s “Chimera,” and her upcoming short film “Dying Is Hard To Do.”
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Kenyan Radio Personality Jahmby Koikai Passes Away After Battle with Endometriosis
Her friends and family confirmed her death on Tuesday morning while she was receiving treatment in the ICU at Nairobi Hospital.
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Around The World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans May 26 to June 1.