MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: LASG HOSTS WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTER . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: LASG HOSTS WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTER 


In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (MWAPA) has hosted the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaani Ibrahim, for an impactful meeting with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.


The event held recently at the premises of the Lagos State Waterways Authority with the theme: “Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls”, highlighted the progress made in combating gender-based violence while also underscoring the urgent need for collective action to address the issue.


The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls through policies, survivor support programmes, and public awareness campaigns. She emphasised that domestic and gender-based violence is a societal issue requiring the united effort of all stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and community leaders.


Hon. Bolaji Dada applauded the resilience and courage of survivors, pledging continued support and advocacy for a violence-free society where women and girls can thrive.


Speaking at the event, the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaani Sulaiman Ibrahim, commended the Lagos State Government for its innovative empowerment programmes and effective strategies in addressing gender-based violence. 


She noted that Lagos serves as a benchmark for other states, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and other institutions under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.


The Minister called for victims of domestic violence to break their silence and share their experiences, assuring them of support at both state and federal levels. She stressed that the economic empowerment of women is key to fostering resilience and ensuring their contribution to nation-building.


During her address, the Minister expressed her readiness to work closely with Lagos State to establish systems that encourage victims to report gender-based violence freely. She also promised to advocate for increased federal support for victims and the implementation of policies that promote the safety and well-being of women and girls nationwide.


Listening to Survivors at the event highlighting how Lagos State’s interventions have positively impacted their lives, the Federal Minister encouraged them to remain strong and become advocates for public enlightenment against gender-based violence.


In the spirit of the season, the Honourable Federal Minister came with thoughtful gifts for each of the survivors, showing them they were loved and valued. This gesture reinforced the government’s commitment to supporting survivors and building a society where women and girls can live free of violence.

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