<p>Despite it being a regular bodily function, menstruation isn’t often talked about.
But it’s something that is causing huge problems for many women on the continent.
It’s estimated that one in ten girls miss school while they’re on their period
And the cost of sanitary products can make them too expensive for many.
At the end of this week, World Menstural ... Show More
Jun 10
Focus on Africa: Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali
Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission and has left Mali, although a Russian presence remains in the West African country, through the Africa Corps. So what did the Wagner Group achieve?Why has a separatist movement on the tiny, remote island of An ... Show More
33m 18s
Sep 2022
2.1 Murderous menstrual blood
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that periods are terrifying. Well, men have certainly seemed to think so. All the way back to Roman times, the male chroniclers of the human condition have agreed on one thing: menstruation is unseemly, ungodly and just plain horribl ... Show More
40m 35s
Oct 2018
#153: BONUS Episode: Let's Talk About Periods
This is a special live recording of Ctrl Alt Delete focused on all things periods, from cramps to menstrual mishaps, bloody good anecdotes, mind-boggling facts and incredible stories as we delve into a raw discussion about all aspects periods around the world.This was recorded ... Show More
31m 20s
Jan 2023
The Period Talk (For Adults)
Every month, 1.8 billion people menstruate globally. For those people, managing periods is essential for strong reproductive and emotional health, social wellbeing and bodily autonomy. But a lot of people haven't been educated about periods or the menstrual cycle since they were ... Show More
13m 11s