EDUPEDIA247

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] #WeAreTired social media campaigns have shown the devastating impact of rape and sexual abuse. Now, action to toughen laws must follow from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS

[RFI] In a surprise move, less than a year after a new penal code criminalized homosexuality, Gabon's lower house of parliament voted to reverse the law that bans same sex relations. via LATEST NEWS

[The Conversation Africa] COVID-19 is increasingly wreaking havoc on the health of Nigerians, but its economic impact may well be more devastating. Before the pandemic, the Nigerian economy was growing at an anaemic rate of 2%. The country has also been suffering from high poverty and unemployment rates. This is paradoxical for a country endowed with humongous natural resources. via LATEST NEWS

[The Conversation Africa] More than ever, the world is facing a challenge of non-medical use of prescription drugs among people of all ages, genders and occupations. Evidence shows that pharmaceutical opioids (tramadol, codeine, or morphine), barbiturates such as pentobarbital sodium, benzodiazepines (diazepam and alprazolam), and amphetamines are the most common types of prescription medication used in a non-medical context. via LATEST NEWS

The Serbian midfielder hopes the Red Devils attacker can use his maiden treble as a catalyst for even more goals for the club from Football News, Live Scores, Results & Transfers | Goal.com https://ift.tt/2NqNxo2 via IFTTT