A group of armed Islamists gathered in Gao, northern Mali in 2012. Now such groups are seeking foothold in Togo.
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As long as industrial policies in Nigeria are introduced only as a crisis response, import restrictions will continue to be their focus.
Aftermath of an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province in Auno, Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
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Unresolved historical injustices, deepened in new forms, undermined compliance with Ghana’s COVID lockdown.
A man with the Malian National flag joins a demonstration in Bamako after the military junta called for protests against sanctions imposed over delayed elections.
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Social media platforms have enabled wildlife traders to connect as never before. Some operate legally, within the boundaries of international laws. Others are less scrupulous.
La pratique consistant à blâmer et à stigmatiser les victimes de viol a des conséquences dévastatrices : elle les réduit au silence tout en protégeant les violeurs, et les dissuade d’accéder aux services de santé et de réclamer justice.
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Stigmatiser les victimes de viol est lourd de conséquences. Il les réduit au silence, protège les violeurs, les décourage à se faire consulter et à réclamer justice.
An activist holds a placard reading “my outfit is not an invitation” during a demonstration against the television channel Nouvelle Chaine Ivorienne following a shocking programme on rape.
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The practice of blaming and stigmatising rape survivors has devastating consequences. It silences them and protects rapists. It discourages survivors from accessing healthcare and pursuing justice.