Trading with South Sudan
Experts say Uganda could do more maximise economic opportunities presented by Africa’s newest nation.
Experts say Uganda could do more maximise economic opportunities presented by Africa’s newest nation.
Implementation of recent law on abuse is hindered by poor understanding among local officials and a lack of police capacity.
Polygamy now so commonplace that some say legalising it might be best option.
Men seek revenge for “dishonour" of hearing their wife’s name spoken in public.
In remote northeastern district, Tajik men have taken to specifically Kyrgyz custom of “stealing” brides.
More needs to be done to ensure government agencies work together to enforce legislation.
Outcry after police in western Afghan city arrest unmarried men and women for being out in the streets together
Uprising stirred hopes of new equality between men and women, but little progress has been made.
As Khartoum prepares for future without South Sudan, women’s groups say its recent human rights record doesn’t bode well for new era.