Traditional banks demand collateral she does not have, and microfinance institutions and commercial banks impose crushing interest rates that drain her profits.

Background As the sun sets over Accra rsquo;s bustling markets, Adwoa, a 38-year-old trader in Makola ndash; ndash; one of Ghana rsquo;s busiest market ndash; counts her daily earnings .

Ian Fleming movie "Diamonds are Forever”, Sean Connery is seen introducing himself to a blonde, beautiful girl lazing by the seashore in a one liner; “My name is Bond, James Bond.”This sounded cool ...

The United Nations has organized four world conferences on women. These took place in Mexico City in 1975, Copenhagen in 1980, Nairobi in 1985 and Beijing in 1995. The last was followed by a series of ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk.

On 8 March 2025, join us to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can ...

Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation worldwide. Nearly 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, and despite concerted efforts by UN ...

While no American president has paid an official visit to Morocco in 65 years, the White House and the Palace have developed ...

On the occasion of the 38th summit of the African Union, 27 Congolese, African and international organisations are submitting ...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent sanction letters to five airlines including Air Peace, Arik Air, Royal ...

Welcome to this week’s edition of our Weekly Risk Watch, offering insights into the economic, political, and security updates ...

Three years after its announcement, the future of Warner Bros.'s Wonder Woman game is reportedly in question - with its release said to still be "years away" if it ever launches at all.