Opinion: International Women's Day is a day of mourning for Africa

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Opinion: International Women's Day is a day of mourning for Africa
dw.com
08/03/2021
Mimi Mefo Takambou
March 8 marks the UN's International Women's Day — an occasion that is meant to be a global celebration. But with more and more women suffering each day, there is little to rejoice in Africa, writes DW's Mimi Mefo.
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International Women's Day should celebrate the fruits of decades of activism. But on a continent where those who stand accused of sexual abuse often get rewarded rather than punished, what is there to be proud of?
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