40 more women accuse Harrods owner Al Fayed of sexual assault
Police are investigating the claims and Harrods has admitted to failing to address the issue.
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Ghana takes steps to increase women’s political power
In a major step towards gender equality, Ghana has enacted a law mandating increased opportunities for women in politics and governance.
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Ugandan, Congolese troops free ADF captives
Congolese and Ugandan troops rescued 23 women and children abducted by the ADF rebel group during a joint military operation in eastern Congo.
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Boko Haram kidnaps dozens of women in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram kidnapped dozens of women from a camp for displaced people in northeast Nigeria.
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Mass violence threatens elections in South Sudan, UN warns
South Sudan faces critical juncture – UN report highlights violence, delayed peace implementation.
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Guinea-Bissau vows to end witchcraft practices after deaths
Eight women in Guinea-Bissau’s remote north were poisoned and killed in an animist ritual after being accused of witchcraft, prompting authorities to vow to end such practices.
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DRC women march to end violence
Women in DR Congo march for peace, demanding an end to the war in the east and criticizing Rwanda and the international community’s response.
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