Bride price practices in Africa

>Raphael Peter, 36, an accountant and Alice Masanja, 30, a nurse have been dating for five years now. Just recently they decided to move their relationship to the next level; marriage.

Uganda's supreme court rules that the practice of refunding the bride price on the dissolution of a customary marriage is unconstitutional.

Uganda's Supreme Court has ruled that the practice of refunding a bride price, or dowry, on the dissolution of a customary marriage is unconstitutional and should be banned.

Felix Kiprono MatageiA lawyer associated with Deputy President William Ruto is preparing to propose to US President Barrack Obama’s daughter, Malia, when the Obamas visit Kenya in July.Speaking to one of the local dailies, Felix Kiprono Matagei said that he is ready to meet Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to discuss the matter when the US President visits in July.
“I got interested in her in 2008. As a matter of fact, I haven’t dated anyone since and promise to be faithful to her. I have...

The number of child brides in Africa will more than double to 310 million by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, the UN's children's fund Unicef warns in a new report.

The BBC's Matthew Davies takes a look at the winners and the losers in this low-price environment.

 

The Sheraton Hotel Addis Ababa, Front Entrance.

A survey of prices of international grade hotels in selected major African cities has revealed that Addis Ababa is the most expensive place for a good night’s sleep

A survey of prices of international grade hotels in selected major African cities, produced by hospitality research firm STR Global (https://www.strglobal.com), ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (http://www.Africa-Conference.com), taking place at the end of...

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