May 17
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Isiolo Woman Asks CJ to Intervene
The Star
A woman has appealed to Chief Justice Willy Mutunga to intervene and rescind a court decision to have her pay a lawyer an outstanding bill until her case is complete. Read more »
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Woman Faints - During Police Sand Mining Raid
New Democrat
A woman who claimed to be owner of molded blocks Thursday fainted in the hands of residents of the 11TH Street Community after police confiscated several pieces of her blocks in a... Read more »
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This Woman Means Business - Teta Isibo, Rwandan Designer [interview]
RNW Africa
Twenty-nine-year old Teta Isibo is a self-taught designer and the founder of Inzuki. Read more »
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Violence Against Women, a Social Disease
Namibia Economist
The National Art Gallery in partnership with Victims 2 Survivors, UNAIDS and UNDP will host a national exhibition titled "Unite to end Gender-based Violence (GBV)" from 28 June to... Read more »
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New Vision
Over 170 women groups have benefited from the Community Driven Development (CDD) programmes of Kampala Capital City Authority, (KCCA) the executive director, Jennifer Musisi, has... Read more »
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CSSASA Set for Female Sports Meeting
Daily Observer
Female members of The Combined Security Services and Agency Sports Association (CSSASA), The Gambia, are gearing up for a mega sporting day event, which will be organised in other... Read more »
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Miss Teen Search Returns With Bang
Observer
Every high school girl should be brushing up her talent because Mirinda's Miss Teen is back this Saturday at the Garden City rooftop. Read more »
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Babe of the Week - Atwijukire Lives to Light Up the World
Observer
When I meet Doris Atwijukire at her Africa Institute for Energy Governance Office (AFIEGO) in Buwate, she is not quite sure whether she is worth the title "Babe of the Week." Read more »
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Search for Miss Uganda Heads West
Observer
After crowning Judith Acayo as the northern Uganda queen, the search for Miss Uganda 2013/14 is heading west on Saturday. Read more »
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To Propose or to Suggest, That Is the Question
Observer
"It was so romantic. We were at this classy restaurant, when the room went silent and then soft music propelled him to one knee and he popped the question." Read more »
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Three Women Killed Along the Kenya-Ethiopia Border
The Star
More police officers have been deployed to along Kenya - Ethiopia border in efforts to address the rising cases of insecurity. Tension is high in the area after militiamen crossed... Read more »
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Confessions of a Nairobi Bridesmaid
Capital FM
I love my friends. I do. And every time one of my besties asks if I can stand beside her on her big day, I'm always happy to say yes because that's what friends do. However, as an... Read more »
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'Women Should Initiate Peace Processes' [interview]
Daily Trust
Otunba Basirat Nahibi is the Founder /President of Women Advancement for Economic and Leadership Empowerment in Africa (WAELE/ARCEFA), an organization in 46 African countries and... Read more »
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City Dude - When Underage Youngsters Chase Adult Dudes
Observer
I have complained before about these pretty young things (PYTs) and I have news for you. Read more »
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New Times
Good news to all Rwandan divas. It's yet another opportunity to participate in the biggest competition in the region- Diva Awards Afrika the only contest that recognises female... Read more »
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UN to Support Rural Women Development
New Times
The government, together with agencies under the One UN family, has organised a forum to discuss a new initiative aimed at economically empower women in rural areas. Read more »
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Women Are Ready to Rule [column]
The Herald
There is no doubt that the first quarter of the year can best be described as historic and one of the few momentous occasions where both men and women in support of gender parity... Read more »
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The Footwear Du Jour - the Pointy Pumps
Capital FM
Pointy pumps are all the rage right now. They are the go to shoes for instant glam. Look at it this way, a flattering pair of heels that has the ability to not only make your legs... Read more »
May 16
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Women Call for Immediate Passage of Affirmative Action Bill
Ghanaian Chronicle
Over 120 women, drawn from various women's groups, movements and associations in Bolgatanga, have advocated the immediate passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law. Read more »
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In Nimba - ERU Officers Gang Rape Woman
New Dawn
Three officers of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police have reportedly ganged raped a 23-year-old woman in Yekepa, Nimba County. Read more »
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Ghanaian Chronicle
Thousands of Women, mostly from the Christian community, last Saturday thronged the Golden Jubilee Park in Kumasi in search of Mr. and Mrs. Right. The few men present were also... Read more »
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Bomet Woman Jailed for Brewing Chang'aa
The Star
A woman found in possession of 20 litres of Kangara, a crude mixture used to distill chang'aa, in Chepalungu district has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by a Bomet... Read more »
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Court to Rule On Women's Rights [analysis]
OSISA
On 16 May, the Lesotho Constitutional Court will issue its decision on whether women in Lesotho can succeed to chieftainship. The ground-breaking case brought by Senate Masupha,... Read more »
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Embu Mum Fined Sh200,000 for Daughter Cut
The Star
A woman who forced her 12-year-old daughter to undergo Female Genital Mutilation was yesterday charged in court. Appearing before Embu's chief magistrate Margaret Wachira,... Read more »
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Kitui Mum Fights Hunger With 25kg Giant Cassavas
The Star
Kitui County's Mui basin has recently gained fame for huge coal deposits but a woman farmer is giving the area a new facet as the home of rare giant cassava crop. Read more »
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