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The 77 Percent — Can marital rape be stopped?

November 2, 2022

Gambia's National Human Rights Commission has recommended marital rape be criminalized to effectively address the country's high prevalence of sexual violence. But many African men don't even accept the concept that a woman can be raped by her husband.

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Tobore Ovuorie
Tobore Ovuorie Tobore Ovuorie is a multiple award-winning Nigerian investigative journalist and creative writer.
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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

A weekly podcast for the 77% of Africans who are under 35 years of age. We're a generation of confident, dynamic young people who are shaping Africa's future. You can listen below — or on your favorite podcast platform.