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How indigenous chiefs are fighting child marriage in Africa
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February 29, 2024

Despite legal prohibitions, several African countries continue to suffer high rates of child marriage. Now, tribal leaders are teaming up with civil society, taking as many routes as necessary to find solutions.

Stephen Tsoroti and Juliet Makwama

A girl looks downward as adults above her exchange papers in this illustration by Charity Atakunde
Story

How indigenous chiefs are fighting child marriage in Africa

Despite legal prohibitions, several African countries continue to suffer high rates of child marriage. Now, tribal leaders are teaming up with civil society, taking as many routes as necessary to find solutions.

Stephen Tsoroti and Juliet Makwama February 29, 2024

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