Legal Abortion in Africa Faces Information and Access Challenges

Despite legal status in over 20 African countries, misinformation and opposition hinder women's access to abortion services.

More than 20 African countries have liberalized abortion laws, yet many women remain unaware of their legal rights to the procedure.
Healthcare providers in countries like Ghana are cautious about openly offering abortions due to fear of backlash from anti-abortion groups.
The Maputo Protocol guarantees the right to abortion under specific conditions across Africa, but implementation and access vary widely.
Misinformation campaigns and targeted harassment by anti-abortion groups, some funded by conservative American organizations, are intensifying.
Studies criticize tech giants for restricting access to accurate abortion information, while allowing anti-abortion ads to proliferate.