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The Aba

'Making War on the Men'

January 22nd 2014
The Women's War, also called the Aba Women's War, took place in November of 1929. It was a time when thousands of Igbo women from the District of Nigeria protested against warrant chiefs, whom were sexist and limited wemon from fulfilling their entire potential. They marched through cities and towns d demanding sexist political leaders to step down. This revolt stemmed from a new political ... read more
Africa » Nigeria

Nigerian Flag Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have bee... ... read more
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