Nigeria’s polio response rests in the hands of women
Nigeria has seen sporadic outbreaks of polio. Due to a combination of cultural, religious and safety reasons, Nigeria’s polio response...
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Iran and Hezbollah exposed in Yemen chemical weapons smuggling
A crew aboard the "Al-Sharwa" ship has confirmed that Iran has been smuggling weapons of mass destruction to Houthi militias...
Smuggling networks are reigniting instability in the Sahel
The Sahel has seen a resurgence in drug smuggling, and the Nigerian desert city of Agadez has become the most...
MENA: what happens when women’s football meets Islam?
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that it will increase the total prize fund for this month's Women’s...
Tunisia juggles high obesity rates and food insecurity
The World Bank is addressing food insecurity in Tunisia. Tunisia has received a $130 million loan to support the nation...
Nigeria is the world’s most dangerous place for Christians
Nigeria has been named the deadliest country for Christians, Catholic news outlet Crux reported on July 22nd. At least 18,000...
Forgotten fighters: Syrian women who defied Assad’s regime
This year, US President Donald Trump promised to lift all US sanctions on Syria and the process is now under...
New vaccine shows promise as cholera spreads across Sudan
Fatality rates in Sudan are expected to soar as cholera continues to plague the country. The crisis is expected to...
Disabled women protected by Tunisia’s new domestic violence shelters
Women with disabilities will now be protected by Tunisia's new domestic violence shelters, a global newsroom dedicated to amplifying the...
Female suicide bombers in Africa: A secret weapon
Last week, following a collaborative security operation, Morocco and France halted a terrorist attack targeting a religious location in Rabat,...
Iraq: Freak weather turns up the heat on women’s rights
While drought has been looming in the Middle East and North Africa for years, Iraq is particularly vulnerable to climate...
How dangerous is social media for women in Sudan?
The US has implemented more sanctions on Sudan, Africa News reported on June 29th. The sanctions come after a report...
Tunisia is abandoning undocumented migrants in the desert
A Tunisian lawyer was recently condemned for statements that criticised the treatment of Sub-Saharan refugees and undocumented migrants inside Tunisia....
Climate change disproportionately impacts women in the MENA region
Climate change is disproportionately impacting women in the MENA region, a new study published by Oxfam on June 10th has...
Women are still imprisoned for “disobedience” in Saudi Arabia
Women in Saudi Arabia are facing a threat major threat from the Kingdom's "care homes", where they suffer a loss...
