Africa
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Kenya: Young Naomi Is Determined To Break Patriarchal Norms
Jan 9, 2015Naomi Mumbi is a girl whose resilience, positive outlook and zest for life is inspiring especially to her peers. Naomi has decided, and is on her way to what she wants for herself, to be a... -
My Experience With Weed [Marijuana]
Jan 8, 2015By Mr Man2 I had just moved out of my parents house and was sharing a room with my “friend”. I had no idea he smoked weed, despite his suspicious movements and signature weed scent (abi... -
From Abuja To Ikorodu Lagos: A Personal Volunteer Experience
Jan 8, 2015I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but I can still do something. I will not refuse to do something I can do- Helen Keller. By CHUKWUNETA EZINNE JOAN... -
Virtual Banking: Mobile Phone Becomes A Personal Banking Assistant In Rural China
Jan 7, 2015Since 2008, Taisys had been enabling Slim SIM banking services with local banks in China, especially in the rural areas where inadequate financial resources are provided. With Taisys Slim SIM technologies, the banks have successfully built up... -
Community Watch: Shell Agrees £55 Million Settlement With Bodo Community
Jan 7, 2015The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), has today announced a £55 million settlement agreement with the Bodo community in respect of the two highly regrettable operational spills in the area in 2008. The... -
Understanding Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights in the Post 2015 Era
Jan 3, 2015First of all is to wish Rural Reporters and its loyal readership a Happy New 2015. I intend to write the entire year with the aim of ensuring more people, especially young people from Africa, are... -
Happy New Year: Are You An Entrepreneur In Rural Africa? Here Is A Great Opportunity Worth Exploring!
Jan 1, 2015If you are a business or social entrepreneur based in rural Africa, here is a great opportunity worth exploring! A Nigerian entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu, is giving out $100m to support business ideas or existing businesses not... -
Uganda: Religious Leaders Should Stop Discrimination Against Christians
Dec 30, 2014By Bakampa Brian Baryaguma On 20 December 2014, I had the honour and indeed privilege to attend a couple’s wedding ceremony at one of the Catholic churches in Kampala. There was a wedding mass first and... -
Year 2014: News That Made Headlines On RuralReporters.com
Dec 30, 2014This year, with the amazing contributions from our team of freelance writers, photographers and reporters, we were able to cover exciting stories from all across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. We focused on different issues including... -
Setting Stage To Welcome 2015 And The SDGs
Dec 29, 2014In efforts to advocate for various issues of interest in their fields of specialization, young people have continuously engaged with the processes that feed into the post 2015 development agenda. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights...