March 25
Africa: Voices From Civil Society - 'Feminist Activists Are Less and Less Safe'
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 »
Rwanda: How Two Women Are Shattering Gender Barriers in 'Jobs for Men'
New Times
It's true to say Ernestine Mukagihana's line of work is not something you find many women doing. Read more »
South Africa: Policy Dialogue to Place GBVF Under the Spotlight
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will this week host a policy dialogue on the prevention of… Read more »
Angola/Rwanda: Angolan Woman Footballer At Legends Tournament in Rwanda
ANGOP
The former captain of the National Women's Football Team, Irene Gonçalves, is one of those invited to take part in the tournament for legends and veterans, both genders, to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Call to Empower Women On Capital Markets Literacy
The Herald
Investment and capital market experts have called for enhanced orientation of women and girls in the financial disciplines to boost their awareness as part of the broader vision of… Read more »
Nigeria: Full List - Women, Children, Others Who Died in Bauchi Zakkat Stampede
Daily Trust
The death toll from the Zakkat collection stampede during the Ramadan gifts distributed by a philanthropist, AYM Shafa, has increased to 15 persons including women and children. Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Turnout of Women Voters
Premium Times
Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. Read more »
Tanzania: Siraki Wins Empowerher Excellence Awards
Daily News
Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) president Queen Siraki has made her new mark in sports being the first women golf official to win major awards. Read more »
Africa: Advancing Women's Participation and Leadership in Peace Processes in Africa
African Union
Recognizing the pivotal role women play in peace-making and peace-building endeavours, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) convened a landmark Ministerial… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Yakubu Sarma - We Must Encourage Girls in the North to Play Football [interview]
Daily Trust
The chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Hon. Philibus Yakubu Sarma, has said most of the girls in northern Nigeria are immensely talented and must be encouraged to… Read more »
Morocco: AU PSC - Moroccan Women's Active Role in Peacekeeping in Africa Highlighted Before PSC High-Level Ministerial Seminar
MAP
The role of Moroccan women and their active participation in peacekeeping operations particularly in Africa were highlighted, Saturday in Swakopmund in Namibia, before the… Read more »
March 22
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 »