August 02

• Gambia's First Female Chief Justice Sworn-in

  Daily Observer

  The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh Thursday afternoon presided over the swearing-in ceremony of The Gambia's first female chief... Read more »

• Power and Women Abuse - South Africa's Unspoken Disgrace [analysis]

  Daily Maverick

  Happy Women's Month. If you have a vagina, you might be lucky enough to receive little sacks of potpourri at shopping malls and discount vouchers for spa treatments via email.... Read more »

• As WIMSAL Protests Against Girls' Injustice

  Concord

  Sierra Leone's Attorney General and Minister of Justice has assured the women of Sierra Leone of robust measures to address the spate of rape and other sexual offences in the... Read more »

• Clear Call for Women's Day 2013 [document]

  Parliament of South Africa

  Women's Day celebrations will remain a critical and a significant event in the history of South Africa as it is reseved for the commemoration of the struggles of women for a... Read more »

• Women's Rep Happy As Petition Is Dismissed

  The Star

  Kisii county women's representative Mary Otara yesterday termed the decision by the High Court to strike out a petition challenging her win as fair and just. Read more »

• Breast Feeding Mothers Encouraged to Have Special Diet

  The Star

  Breast feeding mothers should maintain a balanced diet to ensure their baby says healthy. Health experts also advise nursing mothers to avoid sugary carbonated drinks as this could... Read more »

• Free State Saves More Mothers

  Health-e

  The Free State has slashed the deaths of women in childbirth by 43% in one year, thanks mainly to making ambulances available to take those with labour complications to hospitals. Read more »

• Police Freed Suspected Killers of Women, Children - Witness

  Daily Trust

  A witnesses yesterday alleged that nine women and children as well as elderly men of Hausa origin were murdered in Bassa in two separate invasions of the settlement by those he... Read more »

• The Wicked Step Mother [opinion]

  Daily Trust

  The length some women go in maltreating their step children boggles the mind and makes one to question the inherent compassion in women. Read more »

• Mothering in Style

  Daily Trust

  The image of a mother is incomplete without an infant in tow-and then a husband to round up the picture. Modern mums set to update that picture argue there is a lot more to women... Read more »

• Kogi Pledges Reduction in Maternal Mortality

  Daily Trust

  Kogi State Governor Idris Wada has restated his commitment to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity arising from pregnancy and childbirth. Read more »

• THA Seek High Profile Trials for Ladies Hockey Team

  Daily News

  THE Tanzania Hockey Association (THA) is busy looking for high profile international trials for the national ladies team against top African teams, possibly South Africa, Nigeria,... Read more »

• Understanding Africa's Urban Challenge [opinion]

  New Times

  My mother, like her mother, her grandmother, and so on, was born into poverty in the rural village of Rarieda, Kenya. I, too, was born in the village, and lived there until it was... Read more »

August 01

• Rape - the South African Scourge

  Africa In Fact

  South Africa has a reputation for the world's worst sexual violence rates against women, men and children. Amid confusing data and complex causes, what is it that makes South... Read more »

• Men Should Do More to Protect Women [press release]

  SA Govt

  As we launch Women's Month for 2013 to mark 57th anniversary of the brave women of South Africa who fought for freedom, I wish to urge real men of South Africa to declare war on... Read more »

• South Africa Marks Women's Month

  SA Info

  South Africa marked the start of Women's Month on Thursday, with the government set to host a variety of events to celebrate women's achievements in the country, along with... Read more »

• Lawyer Kethi Kilonzo Fights Back

  Capital FM

  Despite the fact that the Makueni by-election is over and Mutula Kilonzo Junior sworn in as the county Senator, Kethi Kilonzo is fighting to clear her tarnished reputation. Read more »

• NCW Rebuffs Violence Against Women

  Egypt Online

  The National Council for Women (NCW) has condemned terrifying the armless citizens as well as violation against children and the women's rights, said Mervat al-Telawi, the NCW's... Read more »

• Female Youths Agitate for Inclusion

  Concord

  Female youths in the Crab Town community in Aberdeen have told Concord Times that they are looking forward to the Ministry of Youth Affairs to consider them as integral to the... Read more »

• Man Barred As Malindi Women Rep

  The Star

  A man nominated to the county assembly but who was instead appointed as a women's representative was not allowed to take his oath of office at the Kilifi county assembly hall in... Read more »

• Officers Concerned Over Early Marriage

  The Star

  GANZE sub county children's officer Daniel Mbogo has raised concerns over the escalating cases of early marriages and defilement in the area. Read more »

• NEC Stresses Gender Parity in Politics

  New Dawn

  The National Elections Commission (NEC) in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has commenced a two- day gender strategy and... Read more »

• Mothers Faulted On Breast-Feeding Duration

  Daily News

  THE government has said that only 21 per cent of women in the country observe the two-year breast-feeding period recommended by experts. Read more »

• World Breast Feeding Day Launched

  The Star

  Employers are being urged to support breastfeeding mothers to ensure infant survival and overall health. Read more »

• Rwandan Woman Stabbed Dead By Ex-Partner in UK

  New Times

  A Rwandan woman was early yesterday stabbed to death in London, UK, allegedly by her former partner. Lyna Keza, 30, was allegedly stabbed from her home in Leyton, London. The pair... Read more »