Tunisia
Society | Human rights | Media
Tunisia blocks video-sharing web
afrol News, 11 April - Tunisian authorities have followed the example of China and Thailand, blocking access to a website sharing videos for national residents. The 'Dailymotion' site had posted some political videos and its editor now risks three years in prison.
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Zambia
Society | Gender - Women
Zambia's female boxing star challenges stereotypes
afrol News / Gender Links, 28 March - Zambia's Esther Phiri showed that women can compete in spheres most people think least likely when she traded explosive punches with Bulgarian Monica Petrova in an international boxing tournament in Lusaka. Attracting over 8000 impressed spectators, Zambia's first ever international female boxing bout challenged gender stereotypes as the two exhibited professional boxing skills rivalling that of male counterparts.
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Swaziland
Society
Swaziland addresses heavy-drinking reputation
afrol News / IRIN, 27 March - Recognising excessive alcohol consumption as an economic and social problem in addition to gaining the Kingdom a poor regional reputation, the government of Swaziland has decided to regulate the distribution of drinks containing alcohol. Until now there has not even been an age restriction on drinking.
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Ghana
Society | Culture - Arts
Ghana celebrates 50 years of independence
afrol News, 6 March - The Ghanaian President, John Kufuor, today led thousands of people in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, to celebrate Ghana's 50 years of independence. President Kufuor has lit the independence flame to throw Ghanaians festooned in national colours into total celebration at the Accra Independence Square.
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