It’s difficult to believe that in the 21st century, the child-bride phenomenon still exists around the globe. So far, 33 African countries have set the minimum age of marriage to 18 in an effort to protect both boys and girls from the archaic practice. Several countries have even set the minimum age above…
Women in Kenya have had a notoriously difficult time making any progress in the laws that handle domestic violence claims. This is largely a cultural phenomenon where it has, in the past, been considered socially acceptable to “handle” your wife. Under these circumstances Kenyan women have found it difficult to get the fair…
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe recently lectured critics who think he has been in power for too long. He swore to maintain control of government until his death. The Zimbabwean leader has led the country since its Independence in 1980. In January 2015, Mugabe became the AU chairperson in the midst of a…
Tinsel is a Nigerian soap opera on its eighth season, and has been on the air since 2008. It is famously known for its clarity in vision and attention to detail of production. While mostly comprised of Nigerians, the 80-person cast is made up of actors from both Nigeria and Ghana. For many years,…
A struggling economy is nothing new to the citizens of Zimbabwe, who have suffered from a stormy economy for many years. The decline began in 1980 after the hands of the government switched from the Rhodesian to the Zimbabwean. As a result of corrupt administration, poor governing, and the use of government funds for…
