In Mauritania’s ‘divorce market’ marriage split is pursued by wives and celebrated with ‘divorce party’
Despite these concerns, Mauritania’s “divorce market” stands out as a powerful example of how cultural practices can redefine social norms and empower individuals, particularly women, in ways that defy conventional expectations.
WHO data show more women die giving birth in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world
The prospects of more health resources have dwindled in the region. US foreign aid data shows that Nigeria received almost $4 billion in aid from the now-dismantled US Agency for International Development between 2020 and 2025, with $423 million going to maternal health and family planning.
