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Abducted, Abused, And Now A Mother: One Woman’s Journey
âHe forced himself on me in the most brutal manner every night and would beat the hell out of me…
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Inside Nigeriaâs Stinking And Dilapidated Police Barracks
“I no longer believe in the police force,” said Stephen Amos, an inspector who has served his country for over…
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The Terror Of A Southern Kaduna Community
Endurance had been left behind. Hauwa John only realised when she heard her granddaughter scream. There were the shouts of…
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The âLightâ Is Back On In Nigeriaâs Maiduguri, But Residents Can’t Afford Electricity
When the Islamic State in West Africa blew up the high voltage cable that supplied Maiduguri with electricity in January…
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Doctors In Cameroon Want Law on Abortion Changed
Enah almost died at 15 when she attempted an abortion at home. She was five months gone when she was…
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âIt Is Hardâ: Boko Haram Killed His Parents, But He Forgave Them Anyway
An imam close to Mustaphaâs house always preached forgiveness. The sermons were so frequent that he thought the cleric must…
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âWe Sleep In Sewageâ – Government Promises Change But Namibians Still Suffering
Ever since independence, Namibians have sought education, employment, and better lives in Windhoek, the countryâs political and industrial epicenter. Itâs…
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When Parents Donât Press Charges Against The Men Who Raped Their Children
Three-year-old Deborah* was playing with her mates outside her home when one of her neighbours decided to take her for…
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Namibian Government Puts Faith In âCheap Solutionsâ As Sanitation Sector Fails
Xhuka Shorty and his family are San, an indigenous group of people in southern Africa. Eight years ago, he and…
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Despite Laws, Nigerian Hospitals Still Reject Gunshot Victims
Adeloye Moses had two targets to meet when he brought out his motorcycle for business in the early hours of…
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