Mauritius: Top Women’s Rights Issue for Government to Address

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Mauritius is a significant concern that has gained increasing attention from policymakers, activists, and the public in recent years. Development Diaries reports that GBV ranks at the top of women’s rights issues that citizens say their government and society must address, according to a 2024 report by Afrobarometer. According to 2021 data from the […]

Kaduna Abduction: Need for Clarity over Release of Schoolchildren

While it is great news that 137 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga area of Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria, have been released, some clarifications from the government are needed. Development Diaries reports that the government of Kaduna State on Sunday announced the release of the schoolchildren after 16 days in captivity. The school had announced a total […]