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Democracy and society | 07.03.2024 Cooking — the make or break of feminism Africa has a dismal record when it comes to the oppression of women. Still, the growth of feminist consciousness in recent years has been remarkable
Democracy and society | 28.11.2023 Roe v. Wade: The collateral damage for African women The 1973 issuance of Roe v. Wade revolutionised the discourse on women’s bodily autonomy globally — its reversal has backslid Africa in particular
Democracy and society | 18.10.2023 The rotten underbelly of Nigeria’s music industry Artiste Mohbad’s death laid bare the urgency to enforce robust governance and protective mechanisms in Africa’s biggest music industry
Economy and ecology | 13.09.2023 Auctioning off Africa’s last hinterland Rather than negotiating social and technical investments, the Nairobi Climate Summit further endorsed the suffocation of Africa for Western benefits
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Europe’s self-proclaimed watchdogs Right-wing populists are increasingly presenting themselves as the true defenders of Europe. The power of this narrative should not be underestimated
Beyond wellbeing and self-care One in four people in the EU experiences mental health issues. Though a major milestone, the EU’s new approach to mental health still lacks efficacy