Analysis Post
The new law in Zambia giving an optional “Mother’s Day” every month for menstruating women is gesture that may lead to more controversy than good.
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Uganda wins continental award for malaria control
Uganda is one of the eight countries on the continent awarded at the ongoing 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for outstanding commitment and innovation in the fight against disease. According to a press statement released yesterday, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) award for Excellence recognizes Uganda alongside Botswana, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and… Read more »
Cameroon: colonial past and present frictions
In Cameroon, there has been a surge in protests by the English speaking minority against the dominance of the francophone majority. Understanding the country’s colonial past helps explain the depth of this animosity.
Zambia passes new law allowing women one day off a month
A ZAMBIAN law that entitles women to take one day off work a month when they have their period is stirring increasingly fierce debate in a country reluctant to discuss sexual health. Discreetly called Mother’s Day, the law enables women to be absent from work without notice or a doctor’s note to help them cope with menstrual bleeding, pain and… Read more »
Ghana Eyes 1.5 Million Jobs in Farming Push for More Food
Ghana targets creating 1.5 million jobs in the next two years with plans to invest in agriculture as the West African nation seeks to produce more of its own food to cut the cost of imports, according to the minister for agriculture.