March 08
Kenya: Walk the Talk On Two-Thirds Gender Rule, President Ruto Told
Capital FM
President William Ruto has been challenged to walk the talk to ensure the elusive two-thirds gender rule is realized in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officer Jailed 20 Years for Trafficking Women to Oman
New Zimbabwe
A former police officer Forward Mashonganyika and his niece, Tendai Muswe have been caged for 20 years each following their conviction for trafficking three Zimbabwean women to… Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Unveils Empowerment Initiatives
Premium Times
The President acknowledged the women's "indispensable contributions to the nation's progress". Read more »
Rwanda: Women Own More Agricultural Land Than Men in Rwanda - Report
New Times
Women in Rwanda should utilize and make use of agricultural land given that they own 2,158,221 parcels in agriculture while men own 1,272,133 parcels as of 2023, according to the… Read more »
Kenya: Rural Network in Kajiado Empowers Women Through Indigenous Vegetable Farming
Business Day Africa
In the arid and semi-arid regions of Kajiado County, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root, urging women, farmers, and pastoralists to embrace indigenous vegetable farming… Read more »
Nigeria: IWD - Nigeria's First Lady Says Investing in Women Key to Nation Building
Premium Times
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Women's Day - Otti Approves N100,000 Interest-Free Loan to Abia Women Entrepreneurs
Vanguard
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he has approved immediate disbursement of N100,000 interest free-loan to Abia women entrepreneurs among other operators of small and medium… Read more »
March 07
Gambia: The Gambia's Parliament Considers Lifting Ban on FGM
allAfrica
The Gambian government is discussing lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) this month. Some Gambian members of parliament believe that declaring the practice illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: An Arduous Journey for Pregnant Women to Access Healthcare in Northwest Nigeria [press release]
MSF
In the bustling emergency ward of the maternity department at Jahun General Hospital, northwest Nigeria, the rhythm of activity beats with urgency and determination, like a pulse… Read more »
Kenya: Waiguru Urges Second Term Governors to Back Women Successors
Capital FM
Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru has appealed to second-term male governors to endorse female leaders as their possible successors in future gubernatorial races. Read more »
Africa: Investing in Equality - How Young Women Are Innovating to Improve Their Health, Rights and Lives.
UNFPA
"I lead a team of six amazing women, with specialties from pharmaceutical supply chains to software engineering and digital marketing - our journey so far in empowering young women… Read more »
South Africa: Women Battle When Trying to Take Climate Change Cases to Court - South Africa and Nigeria Study Shows Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - Women Play a Key Role in Early Childhood Learning and Care - but They Need Help Accessing University [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In South Africa, the early childhood development sector is dominated by women who build creches from the ground up. These women offer services to communities that go far beyond… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Realization of Two-Thirds Gender Rule Before Completion of Term
Capital FM
President William Ruto has affirmed his commitment to realizing the elusive two-thirds gender rule before the conclusion of his term in office. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Empowering Change - Safeguarding Women in Sierra Leone
Africa Renewal
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - Rural Tajik Woman's Road to Empowering Women Living With HIV
IPS
This feature is part of a series to mark International Women's Day, March 8. Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - Why Legal Equality Is Key to Women's Economic Rights and Well-Being
IPS
The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women's Day, March 8. Read more »
Rwanda: How Loans From WFP Are Growing Prospects for Women Farmers in Rwanda
WFP
A project run by UN agencies is assisting women as they grow crops and business Read more »
Nigeria: Free 300 Kidnapped Women in Borno, Reps Ask Security Agencies
Vanguard
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on security agencies to free 300 women kidnapped in Borno state while fetching fire woods in the bush. Read more »
Egypt: Infographic... an Unprecedented Breakthrough in Enhancing Egyptian Women Statue in All Sectors
Egypt Online
The Cabinet Media Center published a report that included infographics highlighting the unprecedented boom in enhancing the status of Egyptian women in all sectors, and Egypt's… Read more »
Nigeria: Optiva Capital Seeks Empowerment for Women
Daily Trust
Optiva Capital Partners, the nation's leading investment immigration wealth management company has stressed the need to empower more women in Nigeria. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nine Women Will Sit in the House
The Herald
NINE women will sit in the House of Assembly when the first Parliament of Zimbabwe convenes. Six will be ZANU (PF) members and the rest Patriotic Front. Read more »
Gambia: Women's Rights - Gambia Discusses Bill to Repeal FGM Ban
DW
Women's rights are under threat as Gambia's parliament discusses a bill to roll back a ban on female genital mutilation. Read more »
Gambia: NBR Women Gardeners Lament Constraint
The Point
Women gardeners in the North Bank Region have lamented some of the constraints affecting their crop production in the area. Read more »
Gambia: Court Suspends Sentence of Breastfeeding Woman Over Stolen D6m
The Point
Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 4 March 2024 suspended the sentence of one H. Jammeh, a breastfeeding mother who pleaded guilty for stealing over… Read more »