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World Service,3 mins

Is being childless a taboo in Africa?

Focus on Africa

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Childlessness affects millions of women and couples around the world. Infertility in the man or woman is sometimes the cause, as can be the presence of a medical condition or untreated illness. Women across Africa report that not having a child is often frowned upon, and sometimes carries a stigma. Market-goers in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, share their views with Âé¶¹Éç Africa's Bola Mosuro.

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