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Men behave badly ... and women do not say a thing

by jap21 | March 2, 2009 at 6:04 PM

I am surprised to know that men are ... men, the same flashy way here in South America than in Nigeria! It must be because our flags are so alike jajajaja.... … Read More»

women helping women in northern Uganda

The women in northern Uganda face daily challenges, and have experienced horrific violence and poverty, they need our attention

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FREE! 19th Cascade Festival of African Films-- Women Filmmakers Week

by mrbeckbeck | March 5, 2009 (All day) - March 7, 2009 (All day)

As part of the Festival of African Films, here in Portland, OR, there will be three day series of films by women filmmakers. All the movies are free of charge! … Read More»

HOW do I BENEFIT from BARACK obama BEING President

by Nzasu | February 11, 2009 at 5:08 AM

HOW do I BENEFIT from BARACK obama BEING President Money cant buy you love Money also can’t buy you Beliefs Dreams and Empowerment If all Africa wanted was money … Read More»

Don't African presidents have a retirement age?

by Matilda Moyo | February 9, 2009 at 6:06 AM | Poetry and Other Writings

On 10 November 2008, we woke up to the sad news that Miriam Makeba, a.k.a Mama Africa, had died of a heart attack during a performing visit to the Naples in Italy. She was 76. … Read More»

Hope Project

by consolata | January 9, 2009 at 1:00 AM | Second Annual BOLD IDEAS Contest

A rural African woman spends most of her time searching for firewood, some walk for distances in search for the same. When she finally gather enough, … Read More»

Legalizing Homophobia, Setting a Precedent in Africa

by cad_communication

In the wake of Uganda’s recent anti-homosexuality legislation, World Pulse correspondent and gay-rights activist Gertrude Pswarayi breaks down Africa's long history of homophobic legislation—and explains what can be done about it. Read More »

"As a Zimbabwean advocate for the rights of sexual minorities, I have witnessed how the Uganda legislative threats have created panic and despondence among sexual minorities."