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AFRICA: Agricultural Extension Work Both Important and Under-valued
By Kwamboka Oyaro
NAIROBI - At a time of international concern about the future of the world's food supply, it's a comment that gives pause for thought: "I teach university students agriculture and extension but many of them opt for other professions, especially in ICTs, because agriculture is 'for those who haven't gone to school'."
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HEALTH-TANZANIA: A Hazardous Route to the Cradle
By Sarah McGregor
DAR ES SALAAM - Tatu Shabani Tumbo's first born was diagnosed with strength-sapping anaemia, and died a toddler. Doctors had no medical explanation for the sudden death of her second child at age one. She then tried to get pregnant a third time, initially without success.
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Q&A: "Between Implementation and Planning, There Is a Disconnect"
By Interview with Washington Ochola
NAIROBI - Accounting for about a third of the gross domestic product in sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture clearly plays a significant role on the continent. But, figures only tell part of the story. A review of Africa produced under the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) notes that agriculture is also "woven into the fabric of most societies and cultures in the region."
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Q&A: "As a Woman Politician in Kenya, You Need to Think Out of the Box"
By Interview with Esther Murugi Mathenge
CAPE TOWN - A coalition cabinet for Kenya was sworn in Thursday amidst mingled relief and exasperation on the part of those living in the East African nation: relief at the possibility of Kenya now being able to rebuild in earnest after post-election violence, and exasperation at the price tag attached to this hope.
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Q&A: "I Will Give the Big Boys a Run For Their Money"
By Interview with Nazlin Umar
NAIROBI - She's made her mark in the history books by becoming one of only three women to contest the presidency in Kenya; but, Nazlin Umar won't be taking up residence in State House, at least not during the current political term.
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POLITICS: Democracy Unfinished
By Miriam Mannak
CAPE TOWN - A new report by the Geneva-based Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) has shown that women are changing the priorities and sometimes the tone of legislatures around the world. But, it also highlights the slow pace at which the number of parliamentary seats held by women is increasing.
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RIGHTS: Failure To Renew DRC Expert's Mandate Draws Criticism
By Michael Deibert
KINSHASA - The decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council not to renew the mandate of its independent expert on human rights for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has met with fierce criticism from a leading human rights organisation.
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Q&A: "We Have Managed to Make the Female Agenda a Current Affairs Issue"
By Interview with Luta Shaba
HARARE - Towards the end of last year, IPS reported on efforts to increase women's political participation in Zimbabwe, ahead of the Mar. 29 elections. As it happens, only about 13 percent of candidates for the House of Assembly are women -- along with some 30 percent of Senate aspirants, according to statistics from the Women in Politics Support Unit, a local non-governmental organisation (NGO). So, what went wrong?
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ZIMBABWE: A Society "Not Ready for Female Leadership"?
By Tonderai Kwidini
HARARE - Women make up about half the population in Zimbabwe. But, they're far from accounting for 50 percent of those on the ballot for this month's general elections in the Southern African country -- sparking concern amongst gender activists.
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ZIMBABWE: A "Can Do" Approach to Greater Political Involvement of Women
By Tonderai Kwidini
HARARE - With general elections taking place in Zimbabwe on Mar. 29, efforts have been underway to increase women's political participation in the Southern African country.
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WOMEN'S DAY-KENYA: Equal Pay in Theory, Not Always in Fact
By Kwamboka Oyaro
NAIROBI - On Mar. 8, a century ago, thousands took to the streets of New York in demonstrations aimed at improving life for women. Burning issues of the day included the need for better working conditions -- higher pay, a shorter work day -- and winning the right to vote.
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This project intends to deepen the media's understanding of religion, culture and gender issues within a rights perspective. With support from the Ford Foundation, IPS Africa produced a manual entitled "Training Manual for Journalists on How to report culture, religion and gender". About 45 journalists in Anglophone and Francophone West Africa have been trained as part of this project. The training focuses on enhancing the competence of journalists in covering issues of religion, culture and gender. It also broadens the scope of issues for the media's attention and the role that the media can play in highlighting issues of religion, culture and culture. If you require more information about the project or a copy of the training manual please contact IPS Africa on:

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