All Posts by Karim Bako

A young girl dealing with the consequences of sexual tontines. Photo credit - iStock

SEXUAL TONTINES IN BURKINA FASO HIGH SCHOOLS: PROSTITUTION OR PIMPING?

Introduction A worrying phenomenon known as sexual tontines is spreading among high school and university students in Burkina Faso. It’s a degrading and depraved practice. What do sexual tontines really involve? What are the causes and consequences? What can be done about it? Is it prostitution or pimping, or in

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AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: ADDRESSING MULTIFACETED VIOLENCE – A CALL FOR ACTION

INTRODUCTION  The African academic world is currently facing a disturbing increase in various forms of violence. What drives this violence? How does it manifest in university environments? And what can be done to bring about a lasting end to it?  Multiple Forms of Violence  African academic institutions grapple with several

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