Gambia is at the center of the global fight to stop women’s rights from being rolled back. Now, a male-dominated Parliament is set to decide whether to overturn the ban on mutilating girls
A survey conducted by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance shows that, in 11 of 19 countries analyzed, less than half of voters think that the last elections were free and fair
Economic inequality is driving European tourists to the African country who come seeking sun, but also sex. Its government’s plans to attract ‘quality tourism’ have failed to take off
Lawmakers rejected, for now, the bill, but referred it to a committee for further discussion. It could return for another vote within weeks
The boat departed Zawiya, Libya with about 85 people on board, including some women and at least one small child. The motor broke sometime after departure, and they had been adrift for more than a week
Coaches and clubs in Europe’s top leagues have been known to put pressure on African players not to play for their national teams or to skip the tournament, and it can be a balancing act
Pretoria has asked international judges to issue interim measures for an immediate halt to military operations in Gaza
The conviction of three women for prohibited excisions on eight babies sparks intense debate in this African country where 75% of adolescent girls have been subjected to the practice
