According to the index, the worst places to be a woman in Africa are Somalia, Sudan, Mali, Libya and Guinea, in that order. It seems that harsh life of the desert and arid Sahel exerts its greatest price on women
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Child marriage in Ethiopia: Bossena (blue t-shirt) got married when she was 15. She’s now divorced. (Photo/ Jessica Lea/ DFID)
Child Marriage In Africa: Tough Bans In Tanzania And The Gambia, But The Problem Is The System
School officials are allowed to expel pregnant girls, and they often do, to prevent the girls being a “bad influence” on others. That means that in most cases, getting married is the only option available to pregnant girls.
Status Of Female School Enrollment In Africa By 2010
Millions of out girls remain out of school in Africa, but the last 10 years has seen dramatic progress in several countries