Senegal: Basketball - Alberto Antuna Appointed Senegal Women Head Coach

Senegal has appointed Carlos Alberto Antuna as the new head coach of their Women's basketball national team. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit

Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »

Rwanda: New Initiative to Engage More Women in Tennis

More women could turn to the Tennis game should they make good use of the recently-introduced initiative dedicated for encouraging young girls to showcase their potential in the… Read more »

Rwanda: World Breast Cancer Day - Oncologists Talk Self-Examination, Why Women Are More Vulnerable

World Breast Cancer Day is observed on October 19 every year to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection and treatment, and support those affected by the… Read more »

South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct

Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Elevates Workplace Inclusivity With Launch of 'Mother's Room'

Bank of Kigali (BK) inaugurated its 'Mother's Room' at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Govt's New Plan for Women's Financial Inclusion

Rwanda has made significant strides in terms of financial inclusion where the last 15 years saw an increased rate from 21 per cent to 77 per cent, in terms of access to formal… Read more »

Rwanda: Bridging the Gender Gap - Starlight Africa's Launch of Stem Clubs

More than 200 girls pursuing science combinations in high school gathered on July 7 to participate in the STEM clubs launch event organised by Starlight Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: Tied, Naked for Nearly Two Days - How Woman Escaped From Busanza 'Serial Killer'

When she received a call from an unknown man with a promise of a 'decent job', Akimana (not her real name) thought she had hit a jackpot. That was sometime in mid-June this year. Read more »

Rwanda: How Three Women Escaped Death At the Hands of Busanza 'Serial Killer' Kazungu

A few months prior to the discovery by security agencies that Denis Kazungu had killed a number of women and buried them in his home, his neighbours had observed several concerning… Read more »

Rwanda: Increasing Women in Uniform is a Win for Everyone

Rwanda has embarked on a comprehensive plan that will see the country deal with gender inequality, sexual and gender-based violence and mainstreaming gender into peace and security… Read more »

Rwanda: Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi - Academic Turned Politician to Swear in As New Chief Gender Monitor

Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, Rwanda's new Chief Gender Monitor, is expected to swear on Monday, September 4, after her appointment on August 10. Read more »

Rwanda: First Lady Graces Gender Equality, Mental Health Campaign Launch

First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Sunday, September 3, attended the official launch of the campaign that advocates for gender equality in healthcare, especially mental health. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Govt's U.S.$13 Million Plan to Fix Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping

The Ministry of Family and Gender Promotion (MIGEPROF) and gender activists have jointly formulated the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) of the United Nations Security Council… Read more »

Rwanda: How Can AfCFTA's U.S.$10 Billion Fund Benefit Rwandan Women, Youth Traders?

Rwandan women and youth traders should seize the various opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) 'Adjustment Fund', Denis Karera, a businessman… Read more »

Rwanda: Gender Ministry Releases Guidelines to Stronger Marriages, Happy Families

The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) has unveiled a comprehensive guide with an aim to prepare individuals intending to get married and provide support to couples… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Endorses Commonwealth Roadmap to Expedite Gender Equality

Rwanda, along with other Commonwealth nations, has made a commitment to follow a comprehensive roadmap aimed at bolstering collective efforts to achieve gender equality and empower… Read more »

Rwanda: Cervical Cancer Awareness and Women's Health Equity

The international Women Deliver conference that was held in Kigali last month, was a platform for discussions surrounding women's health, technology in vaccine development,… Read more »

Rwanda: AS Kigali Bow Out of Women's Champions League

AS Kigali women's CAF Women's Champions League journey came to a shocking end after losing their second game in the zonal qualifiers on Wednesday. Read more »

Rwanda: AS Kigali Out to Write History At CAF Women's Champions League

AS Kigali will be pushing for glory and seek to encrypt their names in the history books of the CAF Women's Champions League as the competition begins with Zonal Qualifiers in the… Read more »

Africa: A Look at How Each Team Fared At 2023 Women's AfroBasket

After nine days of tight competition in Kigali, Nigeria emerged as the champions of the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, cementing their 'invincibles' status as the most dominant… Read more »

Rwanda: Meet the Women Who Made Rwanda Proud at 2023 Afrobasket

Nigeria's D'Tigress had a campaign to remember when they claimed the fourth straight FIBA Women's Afrobasket last weekend but Rwanda wrote a new story for themselves when they… Read more »

Rwanda: De Tarso Names Final Squad for 2023 Women's African Volleyball Champ

Rwanda coach Paulo de Tarso Milagres has named his final 14-member squad that he will take to Yaoundé for the 2023 Women's African Volleyball championship due in Cameroon… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket Showed How Far Rwandan Basketball Has Gone - BAL President

The just-concluded FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament that unfolded in Kigali has shown how far basketball has gone in Rwanda, Amadou Gallo Fall, the president of the Basketball… Read more »

Rwanda: Deepti Mathew on Mission to Create 'Street-Smart' Women Entrepreneurs in Rwanda

Over the years it has been proved that when you empower a woman who is already doing something, say a small business, to do it even better, the results can be immensely… Read more »