Africa: Barrage of discriminatory laws stoking hate
Weaponization of laws against LGBTI persons In Africa, 31 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity, despite the clear
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Every country in East Africa allows abortion under at least one legal exception. However, in such countries, there is limited access to safe procedures due to
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The number of indigenous people in Africa is estimated to be around 50 million.1 Most indigenous peoples are nomadic and semi-nomadic pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Many of them are faced
OVERVIEW OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THE EAST AND HORN OF AFRICA
Executive summary DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) welcomes the opportunity offered by the 79th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human
Obstructed Labor in South East Nigeria Revisited: A Multi-Centre
The results from this study suggest that obstructed labor remains a public health problem that is still prevalent in south east Nigeria. The characteristics of the women managed for obstructed labour in
The Legal Status of Indigenous Peoples within the East African
The fate of indigenous peoples in the East African Community consequently remains fragile, and Partner States are called upon to consider the plight of indigenous peoples in the
5 things you need to know about the humanitarian crises
Three of the world''s five largest displacement crises are in Southern and Eastern Africa. Conflict and violence are displacing staggering numbers of
What challenges does the East African Community face?
The East African Community (EAC) marked 25 years of existence. However, EAC is facing persistent tensions and infighting among its member states.
People of African Descent | United Nations
People of African descent are often disadvantaged, for example, in access to education, healthcare, markets, loans and technology.
East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict
Atrocities by warring parties in Sudan and Ethiopia killed and injured thousands of civilians, with 12 million displaced in Sudan alone, and damaged or
Amid Record Drought and Food Insecurity, East Africa''s
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History of East Africa
The history of East Africa has been divided into its prehistory, the major polities flourishing, the colonial period, and the post-colonial period, in which the current nations were formed. East Africa is the
Obstructed Labor in Africa – An Overview
Obstructed labour is rampant in Africa partly because of entrenched traditional beliefs and lack of healthcare infrastructure. This phenomenon
The Vicious Cycle of Underdevelopment and Conflict in
In this article, we will explore the relationship between underdevelopment and conflict in East Africa and argue that development is the key to achieving lasting peace
East Africa Struggles
The ongoing challenges in East Africa underscore the urgent need for comprehensive solutions that address the interconnected issues of climate change, public health, and gender-based
Safeguarding Human and People''s Rights within the Agenda of the East
Ultimately, EAC member states are required to recognise, promote and protect human and peoples'' rights in accordance with the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples'' Rights
ISLAM IN EAST AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW
However, in East Africa, they have survived even within Islam though not without radical modifications. The periodic feasts in which ancestor propitiation is offered in sacrifice has been changed to the idea
Colonialism and the Struggle for Independence
The contribution of Pan-Africanism to the successful development of African nationalism and the consciousness of people of African descent of connectedness to Africa is quite significant to Africa''s
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State of Eight: Challenges Facing the East Africa Community
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East Africa: extreme inequality in numbers
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A/74/274: The role of negative racial stereotypes of people of African
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Colonial Borders in Africa: Improper Design and its Impact on African
For example, many Africans are pastoralist and nomadic people that need vast land for grazing and water. However, artificial borders limited borderland people to herding on limited land
The remarkable resilience of people living in East Africa
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List of contemporary ethnic groups of Africa
The following is a list of contemporary ethnic groups of Africa. There has been constant debate over the classification of ethnic groups. Membership of an ethnic group tends to be associated with shared