April 07
Africa: WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down Barriers for Women in Global Leadership
allAfrica
The vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health leadership converges… Read more »
South Africa: Selokela 'Slu' Molamodi Is a Young Community Leader Talking Her Way to a Better SA [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In 2020, Slu joined Generation G, a coalition between ActionAid, Activate and Sonke Gender Justice, mobilising young people to build a GBV-free society. Read more »
South Africa: Health Sector Needs More Women Leaders to Tackle Backlash Against Sexual and Reproductive Rights - - Experts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Amid an escalating anti-rights backlash, health experts have stressed the need for a policy initiative to promote gender equity in health leadership. Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Women's Stuttering Middle Order Biggest Concern After Shock T20i Series Defeat to Sri Lanka [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A lack of substantial contributions by South Africa's wobbly middle order saw the side fall to their first series defeat to Sri Lanka -- a worrying sign ahead of a T20 World Cup. Read more »
April 05
Rwanda: Rwandan Genocide, 30 Years On - Omitting Women's Memories Encourages Incomplete Understanding of Violence [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The eruption of violence that Rwanda experienced beginning on the evening of April 6, 1994, continues to haunt the central African nation 30 years on - it has also changed the… Read more »
April 04
Uganda: Gender-Based Violence Top Issue Ugandans Want Addressed
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens see domestic violence as a private rather than criminal matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Stages Walk Against Femicide, Submits Draft Bill to Lagos Assembly
Premium Times
Femicide is regarded as "the most brutal and extreme manifestation of violence against women and girls". Read more »
South Africa: Reflections On the Intersection of Gendered Violence and Corruption in an Election Year
Daily Maverick
As South Africa prepares for the elections on 29 May, and political parties rally behind their manifestos full of promises of change, it is important for us as the citizenry to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Murekatete to Play in U.S. Women's College All-Star Game
New Times
US-based Rwandan international basketball player Bella Murekatete will participate in the 2024 Women's College All-Star Game slated for April 6. Read more »
Namibia: Men's Dressing Styles Must Equally Be Questioned - Gender Activists
Namibian
One Economy Foundation's gender and child protection activist Veronica Theron says dress codes should also apply to men. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kenya's Wildlife Conservancies Make Old Men Rich, While Making Women and Young People Poorer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country's population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 6% of Nigerian Women Access Credit - Group
Premium Times
Access to formal finance remains a challenge in Nigeria Read more »
April 02
Congo-Kinshasa: Country Gets First Woman Prime Minister
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the nomination of its first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from… Read more »
Ghana: Pass Affirmative Action Bill to Empower Women in Governance - Communication Minister
GhanaToday
The call for increased women's participation and leadership across all spheres of public and political life in Ghana has reached a critical juncture, with the proposed Affirmative… Read more »
Malawi: Cervical Cancer Claimed 51.5 Per 100,000 Women in 2023, Chiponda Calls for Concerted Efforts to Eliminate It
Nyasa Times
Malawi lost 51.5 per 100, 000 women to cervical cancer in 2023 alone, placing the disease among the most dangerous health burdens in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Uwamariya On Rwanda's 30-Year Gender Quality Journey
New Times
As Rwanda marks 30 years after liberation, among other remarkable milestones to be celebrated is women's rights activism and gender equality achievements. As of 2023, the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Hospital 'Detains' Mother, Baby Over Unpaid N300,000 Delivery Bill
Leadership
A 35-year-old mother of a newborn girl, Mrs. Adenike Samuel and her baby have been 'detained' by the management of an hospital over failure to pay N300,000 delivery bill. Read more »
Kenya: Women At the Helm - Recounting the 2nd Edition 'What Women Want' Summit
Capital FM
The second edition of the 'What Women Want' (WWW) Summit in Nairobi witnessed an impressive gathering of over 3000 women hailing from various backgrounds, not only from the local… Read more »
April 01
Zambia: How a UNFPA-Supported Shelter Empowers Women and Girls to Break Free From Abuse
UNFPA
"We began our life together from scratch. I was full of life, passion and blind love," says mother-of-three Mwaka*. "Then, later, you find out who the person truly is." Read more »
Kenya: Let's Amplify Women Voices to Advance a Gender-Equal World
Capital FM
Across the globe, the narrative of women's financial dependency on male relatives, be it fathers, brothers, or husbands, has historically constrained their autonomy. This… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Suspends Women Leader for Attacking Kaduna Governor Over El-Rufai
Premium Times
Kaduna APC Women Leader strongly rebuked Mr Sani for his remarks, recalling how Mr El-Rufai helped him to become governor Picture: Maryam Suleiman/Uba Sani and El-Rufai Read more »
Nigeria: 'FG Should Provide Support for Women in Politics'
Daily Trust
The Project Lead, Breaking the Barriers, Ms Lolade Ipele, has asked the federal government to provide supportive systems to enable women to thrive and build on their political and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PNG Women Win Super Over
The Herald
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Nigeria: High Gas Price - Energy Commission Trains Women On Clean Cook Stoves
Daily Trust
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has said Nigerian women should be accorded more to mitigate cooking challenges and improve on health and environmental degradation through… Read more »
Nigeria: Debt - Kaduna APC Women Leader Suspended for Criticising Sani
Daily Trust
NWC, others should wade into rift between El-Rufai, Sani - Lukman Read more »