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

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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.

Ocala's black history mural invites exploration of local heritage ...

A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.

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 Super Falcons of Nigeria will step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a competitive ...

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