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Africa: Big Guns Line Up for Shot At Glory As Women’s Afcon Enters Knockout Stages

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

The 2024 women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. On Saturday in Berkane, Algeria play Ghana and defending champions South Africa take on Senegal in Oujda. “It’s the knockout stages…

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Africa: Long After the Guns Fall Silent, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Leaves Lasting Scars

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war, torture and terror. It does not only devastate survivors but also tears apart families and communities. The trauma, shame and stigma are borne by victims, not perpetrators – echoing across generations. In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though…