For Henry Chakava, By Niyi Osundare

[ad_1] FOR HENRY  CHAKAVA The Veteran Bookman from Vokoli who illuminated the world with the rainbow of African letters If this tribute took so long in comingIt is because your passing left me wordlessFrom a slow, unspeakable grief…. The hills left no hintThe roadside grass uttered no whisperThe rain never told the roof About your […]

Africa: UN Women Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

[ad_1] The theme of this year’s International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [1] , ‘Leave No One Behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for All’, underscores the urgent need to address the persistent discrimination, violence, and marginalization faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons worldwide. Almost a decade after the 2030 […]

Eritrea: Vocational Training for Foster Families

[ad_1] The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has provided six months of vocational training to 219 foster families. Mr. Gebrea Fesehaye, a representative from the Social Welfare unit at the Ministry, reported that the training covered various skills, including cloth design, catering, sewing, and weaving. The participants included 21 individuals from the regions of […]