Sierra Leone has passed a historic bill to ban child marriage across the country. Save the Children was part of the campaign to criminalise the widespread practice. Save the Children Sierra Leone Country Director, Patrick Analo, said this is a historic moment and an extraordinary achievement for children across the country who have campaigned for their rights. In his words, […]

The AU Commission (AUC), under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a virtual policy dialogue titled, “Closing the Gap: How Women’s Leadership Strengthens Health Systems in Africa,” to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day on Friday 08 March from 10 am – 12noon (GMT+3). Speakers included Ms. Prudence Ngwenya Director of Women, Gender, […]

Official decisions of the just-ended African Union Summit will not be available for several weeks as per the practice, but based on intel, comments by delegations, and corridors discussions, here are what seem to be the 7 key outcomes of the Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from the 14th – 18th February 2024. The theme of the Summit and […]