Category: News & Current Affairs
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Amnesty International: Nigerian Government Allegedly Forced Rescued Chibok Girls To Marry Insurgents
“It is appalling that these freed Chibok girls were forced to marry and live with their abductors. Organized by the Borno state government, these forced marriages are apparently an attempt to appease Boko Haram fighters…”
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Amnesty International: Nigerian Government Allegedly Forced Rescued Chibok Girls To Marry Insurgents
“It is appalling that these freed Chibok girls were forced to marry and live with their abductors. Organized by the Borno state government, these forced marriages are apparently an attempt to appease Boko Haram fighters…”
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Woman Admits Guilt in Alleged Sale of Harvard University Stolen Body Parts
According to the Associated Press (AP), on Friday, the wife of a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School admitted to her involvement in an alleged ring that trafficked body parts.
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Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo Threatens Regional Stability
Human rights experts warn that the already unstable security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, as violent bloodshed between Congolese and foreign troops competing for control of the region escalates.
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Around The World in 5
Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers April 8 – 14.
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Around The World in 5
Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers April 8 – 14.
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Indian School Stops Rape Survivor From Taking Exams, Says Her Presence ‘Will Spoil Atmosphere’
A school in India has been accused of prohibiting a teen gang-rape survivor from appearing for her end-of-year examinations.
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Paris 2024: Nigeria and Zambia Women Secure Positions for the Olympics
On Tuesday, the Super Falcons and Zambia secured their spots for the Olympic games in Paris. For the first time since 2008, Nigeria will be participating in the Olympics.
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Paris 2024: Nigeria and Zambia Women Secure Positions for the Olympics
On Tuesday, the Super Falcons and Zambia secured their spots for the Olympic games in Paris. For the first time since 2008, Nigeria will be participating in the Olympics.
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Beyoncé’s Album ‘Cowboy Carter’ Lands US Number One Country Album
As of April 7, Beyonce’s new country-inspired album topped the Billboard’s Top Country Albums, making her the first Black woman to achieve this feat.