Opinion
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The campaign that came to prominence when 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their classes in 2014 has had an impact beyond its first rallying cries
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Kagame’s regime is funding rape, killings and torture by the M23 militia, who have now cut off the city of Goma. But he can be stopped
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Caribbean leaders need to stop taking it on the chin and unite to defy condescending west
Kenneth MohammedThe president of Guyana’s scolding of a BBC reporter struck a chord with many who feel silenced by western dominance and the legacy of economic violence
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I’m working to help vulnerable women in my home country of Kenya, but millions around the world face deep-rooted injustices
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A common conditionIf a diabetes policy of diet and exercise keeps failing, is it time for a new approach?Amy McLennanOn the Pacific island of Nauru the disease has been addressed in the same way for 50 years, but evidence of other factors – from poor air to stress – challenge our assumptions
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Fair AccessCholera now threatens 1bn people. It’s time to finish what we began in the 19th centuryHakainde Hichilema and Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusWith the disease raging in 23 countries and no vaccine stocks, Zambia and the WHO propose a way to stop the deaths
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Men enthusiastically express their heterosexuality in Ghana, so why is being queer so unacceptable?
Elliot Kwabena AkosaGhana is the latest state to suppress LGBTQ people, calling us un-African. But the ‘traditional culture’ they seek to protect was imposed by colonialism
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Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let’s ensure women’s voices are heard
Ellen Johnson SirleafAs Africa’s first elected female head, I know the barriers we face. But this could be a pivotal year if we can rise to the challenge
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Rights and freedomTech bros need to realise deepfake porn ruins lives – and the law has to catch upLuba KassovaTaylor Swift is just one of countless victims of deepfake videos. Firms feeding off this abuse should pay for the harm they cause
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Far-right Hindu nationalists are giving women prominence to mobilise others, but regressive patriarchal systems are embedded in their ideology
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Gaza’s social media activists are a potent force for change in the fight against racism
Kenneth MohammedDo not dismiss the new breed of protesters: they are following in the grand tradition of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks
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Africa is the world’s youngest continent – education is key to unlocking its potential
Nana Akufo-Addo and Jakaya KikweteWith 40% of all Africans aged under 15, smarter funding for schools can help young Africans fuel a colossal powerhouse
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British and North American taxpayers are funding violence in DRC. What exactly do policymakers get in return for enabling all this suffering?
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As a woman at the top of my field, I am thrilled to see others rewarded. Their achievements are vital to inspiring more girls to dream big and overcome barriers
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A few brave women are speaking up, but it will take research, funding and policies to foster better support, says Sue Mbaya
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Despite his tough early life, the footballer Patrice Evra went on to captain Manchester United and France. Now, he hopes to use his experience to help in the fight to protect children around the world
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I have been accused of taking sides and betraying my heritage, but I’m simply trying to alleviate human suffering, writes health expert Paul Spiegel
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Despite its vast mineral wealth, corruption keeps the Congolese poor – and western governments help the regime stay in power
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Southern frontlines: Latin America and the CaribbeanDon’t blame the trees! Saving forests is still the best way to save the planetJohn W Reid and Paulo MoutinhoThe smokescreen generated by recent carbon-offset setbacks should not blind us to the simple truth that we must protect our intact forests and bring back those we have lost
As India goes to the polls, can democracy deliver a better life for all of its people?