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African traditional leaders commit to community-driven action to prevent gender-based violence at a high-level conference in ...

African traditional and cultural leaders on Monday pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) at a high-level continental conference in Lagos.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set a growth target of 5% for the region in 2026, following what ...

Nigerian women who are wealthier, more educated and urban are more likely to use modern contraceptives than poorer, less educated and rural women. This is one of the findings of a study that assessed ...

Gambia's Supreme Court is considering whether a law protecting women and girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) is constitutional. The practice, common in Gambia, often involves forcibly ...

The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, on Thursday, disclosed ...

The inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup travels to London on Wednesday as the final four clubs battle for the trophy. Having ...

A comprehensive list of eight new books, from poetry to memoirs, hitting the shelves from the tail-end of 2025 to the ...

In the coming week, traditional leaders from across Africa will meet in Lagos to explore how culture can advance dignity, safety, and equality.