I was recently watching a documentary that addressed lesbianism in one of the townships in South Africa. I was shocked by the conviction of the young men, as they boldly looked into the camera, declaring that the only way to “cure” lesbianism is to make the women have sex with the men. RAPE! is basically what they were prescribing as a "solution" to lesbianism. They described lesbianism as unnatural and a means of undermining/emasculating the men.
Fellowship for African Women
There is a call for applications from African women interested in peace, security and development studies. Click on the link below for futher details. Please note that the deadline (31st March, 2010).
Who is the "Devil" in this.....
Niger’s political crisis has recently made headlines regionally and internationally. When I saw the “Breaking News” as dramatically presented in one of the international news stations, I became puzzled as to why such a country with one of the highest poverty rates, would be in such a mess with the presence of sought after minerals like uranium, which with good leadership can be used to develop the country. Or is this the Afrikan way?
Talking about Access to Education
I recently came across the following articles that got me thinking about education in Africa.
When the private clashes with the public
Discussions on sexual relations are mostly relegated to the private in most Africa communities. But just how private is sex?
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