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Family laws in most African countries hamper progress on women rights- study

Human Rights NGO Equality Now found in a new study that women’s rights in most African countries are undermined by discriminatory family laws. The study assesses family codes in 20 African countries, analyzing their compliance with the Maputo Protocol and the UN’s Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women CEDA as […]

Morocco attends 44th AU Executive Council Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa

Morocco is taking part in the 44th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, which kicked off on Wednesday in Addis Ababa in the run-up to the Union’s Summit on February 17-18. The Foreign ministers of the 54 AU member countries are examining at this session the report of the 47th ordinary session […]

Kenyan police under fire as suspected serial killer escapes custody

Kenya’s law enforcement is facing intense scrutiny following the escape of a high-profile suspect and 12 others from police custody. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, alleged to have confessed to the murders of 42 women, including his wife, managed to flee along with a group of Eritrean nationals detained for illegal entry in the country. The escape, […]