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Moves to abolish ‘bride price’ in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court is set to determine the constitutionality of paying bride price to a woman’s family by her husband before marriage.

Danny Jordaan denies Ferguson rape allegation

The head of South Africa’s football association, Danny Jordaan has denied accusations that he raped South African singer and former Member of Parliament, Jennifer Ferguson over 20 years ago.

Saudi Arabia: Women can now enter sports stadiums

Saudi Arabia will allow women into sports stadiums for the first time from next year, authorities said Sunday, in a landmark move opening up three previously male-only venues to families.

Anger in Ghana over the defilement of a four-year-old girl

There is an out-pour of anger from Ghanaians over the defilement of a four-year-old girl in central Ghana by a young man with the alleged perpetrator being freed by traditional leaders.

3-year-olds in Uganda to receive sex education

The government of Uganda has announced that it would be introducing children as young as three years in schools to sex education.

Ugandan MP fined $10 for urinating in public

A Ugandan Member of Parliament has been fined $10 by a court in the capital Kampala for urinating in public. Pictures of Abraham Abiriga’s offence were made public sparking widespread condemnation on social media.

Pope Francis prays for Kenya

Pope Francis on Sunday called for constructive dialogue in Kenya where he said he was following the situation with "close attention" over disputed elections.

Riots in Mozambique over Vampires

There have been riots in parts of Mozambique close to the border with Malawi after reports of vampires sucking blood surfaced.

Couple jailed for ‘public kissing’ in Tunisia

A court in Tunisia has jailed a couple for kissing in public after officials describe the action of the lovers as "public indecency".

US pulls out of UNESCO, citing ‘anti-Israel’ bias

The United States said Thursday that it was pulling out of the UN's culture and education body, accusing it of "anti-Israel bias" in a move criticised by the head of the Paris-based organisation.

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