Day: February 19, 2024

Prejudice Against The LGBTQ Community In Nigeria

Being part of the queer community in Nigeria is very dangerous. Catfishing and attacks are not the only cruelties to which the LGBT+ community is frequently subjected to, but another common habit to hurt these people is through a system known as “kito”. “Kito” is a practice involving someone pretending

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South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel Before The ICJ

On December 29 2023, South Africa started a proceeding against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The submissions declared that Israel has been committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention. South Africa defines Israel’s conduct as a “75- year apartheid,

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Inside Senegal’s Struggle: Delayed Elections And The Battle For Democracy

In Senegal, tensions have escalated as protests erupted following the postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25. Parliament’s decision to push back the polls to December, in line with President Macky Sall’s announcement, has sparked widespread discontent among citizens. Demonstrators are decrying what they perceive as an attempt

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