March 22
Nigeria: 36 Percent of Nigerian Major Banks' CEOs Now Women
Leadership
Formerly dominated by men, the Nigerian banking industry is gradually being overtaken by female banking gurus as the number of women leading the major banks in the country has… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Economy 'In Hands of Women' Warns Female Presidential Hopeful
RFI
With promises of boosting the economy and gender equality, business leader Anta Babacar Ngom is the only woman vying for the Senegalese presidency in this Sunday's polls. She told… Read more »
Africa: Spotlight On Women Entrepreneurs - Successful Investor Showcase [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
In a bustling hall illuminated with the spirit of innovation and empowerment, the Afrishela and Women Creating Wealth Programme's investor showcase stole the spotlight as a beacon… Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritians Rank Gender-Based Violence As Top Women's-Rights Issue for Government to Address
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say domestic violence should be treated as a criminal rather than a private matter. Read more »
March 21
Senegal: Former PMs and a Lone Woman Among Contenders in Senegal's Crisis-Hit Vote
RFI
Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election is set for this Sunday - with more than 7 million people registered to vote for a record 18… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Spokesperson Upbeat About More Cabinet Positions for Women
The Point
Speaking to QRadio in an interview, Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia government's spokesperson, expressed high optimism that it's possible women could secure half of the ministerial… Read more »
Africa: Women's Land Rights in Farming Need Further Recognition
IPS
In the developing world, land rights for women remain tenuous in the agricultural sector. But if women farmers are recognized as landowners in their own right, it can lead to… Read more »
Egypt: First Lady Greets Egyptian Mothers On Mother's Day
Egypt Online
To the wise companion and friend, the source we rely on for support throughout our lives. Read more »
March 20
Africa: Indigenous Women Fight for Their Future, Their Land, Rights & Self-Determination
IPS
Throughout history, Indigenous Women have made remarkable contributions to forwarding the aspirations of their communities for self-determination. Amid the compounded burdens they… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Recommends Candidates for CGE Positions [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday (19 March) and today to deliberate and select candidates… Read more »
South Africa: Women's Olympic Football Tournament Draw Unveiled in Paris
SAFA
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier next month and the winner of this match will compete in Group C… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: How Eastern Cape Women Collect Water [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Twenty years ago, the hope for potable water in villages near Port St Johns was sky-high after the municipality provided communal taps -- but for the past seven years, the taps… Read more »
Ghana/Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria to Battle Ghana in Women's Football Final
Premium Times
The Falconets have scored eight goals without conceding en route to a second consecutive African Games final Read more »
March 18
Gambia: Lawmakers Move Forward On Bill to Reverse FGM Ban
DW
Gambian lawmakers voted 42 in favor and four against to send the FGM ban reversal bill to a parliamentary committee. Activists warn that the bill will harm Gambia's human rights… Read more »
Africa: Gender Rights - Resistance Against Regression
IPS
Global progress on gender rights has slowed almost to a halt. After decades of steady progress, demands for the rights of women and LGBTQI+ people now play out on bitterly… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Lawmakers to Vote On Bill to Repeal FGM Ban
VOA
A Monday vote could make Gambia the first country to repeal its ban on female genital cutting. Also referred to as female genital mutilation, or FGM, the procedure includes the… Read more »
Gambia: Is FGM/Female Circumcision a Religious Question or a Medical Question? [editorial]
Foroyaa
Foroyaa has and is still cautioning National Assembly members and the Gambian people at large not to distort the truth when it comes to discussion on the issue of FGM/Female… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Records 257 Cases of Gender-Based Violence in 1 Year
Daily Trust
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano branch, has said the agency recorded 257 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) from January 2023 to… Read more »
Africa: Voices From Civil Society - 'Investment Must Be Made to Promote Equality and End Inequality'
Spotlight Initiative
The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment, is taking place this month under the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Breaking the GBV Cycle, From Burning Nightmare to a Beacon of Hope
New Zimbabwe
CONFINED in a violent marriage, Rose Mweneali fought for her life. Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Impact On Rwanda's Healthcare - Closing Gender Gap
New Times
Chances today are that if you walk into a health facility, you will be received by a female receptionist who will take your details, a female nurse at triage to do preliminary… Read more »
Tanzania: Anglogold Ashanti Promises Samia Continued Leadership in Women's Empowerment in the Mining Sector
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: AngloGold Ashanti, of which Geita Gold Mining Limited is a subsidiary, has pledged to support positive changes in women's participation, gender equality in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Ng'eno Coasts to Victory At Los Angeles Marathon As Ndiwa Defends Women's Title
Capital FM
Kenya's Dominic Ng'eno edged a thrilling race to win the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, ahead of fellow countryman, Cosmas Kiplimo. Read more »
March 17
Namibia: The Media's Role in Vaccine Roll-Out for Young Girls
Namibian
A total of N$126 million of this year's health and social services budget has been earmarked for vaccine procurement, Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct 15 Women, One Man in Southern Kaduna
Vanguard
Terrorists, yesterday, attacked the Dogon-noma community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State and abducted 15 women and one man. Read more »