Africa: Working Towards Doing More Sustainable, Constructive Journalism Grounded in Africa

In the face of unprecedented environmental, social, and economic challenges, a new understanding of the role of journalism in society is essential. Read more »

South Sudan: How Digitalization Can Advance Equality and Peace For Women, Girls in Post-Conflict South Sudan

South Sudan, as the world's youngest country, faces many challenges and uncertainty in achieving peace. Shortly after gaining independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, a civil war… Read more »

Africa: Millions of Women Starving as They Eat Least and Eat Last #AfricaClimateCrisis

On International Women's Day, Human Rights Watch (HRW) hosted a Twitter Space meeting looking at the impact of food scarcity on women. Eating Last and Eating Least: The Food Crisis… Read more »

Africa: Reflecting on the Last 20 Years - New Book Offers Insight into the AU's Performance

The African continent's main political body has dealt with a myriad of issues since its inception, including a resurgence of coups, conflict, Ebola and Covid-19… Read more »

Africa: Breaking Barriers - Zimbabwean Welder Farakeza Challenges Gender Stereotypes

As we mark international women's history month, we assess our progress toward achieving gender equality, a basic human right and the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous, and… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 Winners Honoured in Rabat

The Laureates of the AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 have called for more initiatives to support the continent's women. It is in a festive atmosphere that the AllAfrica… Read more »

Africa: Want Gender Justice? Invest in Women Lawyers

One of my mentors, human rights lawyer Yasmin Jusu-Sheriff of Sierra Leone, once told me: "Individuals can be broken, they can be silenced. But it is very hard to kill an… Read more »

Africa: How to Get More African Women Leaders in Business and Tech

While there are increasingly more African women in leadership roles, they are still significantly under-represented but there are a number of things businesses can do to change… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica and Phil John Academy Announce Scholarships for 60 African Women Entrepreneurs in 18 countries

AllAfrica Global Media and PhilJohn Academy are jointly announcing scholarships for 60 young women from 18 countries who will receive training in leadership, entrepreneurship and… Read more »

Africa: AWA Forum 2023 - How Women Can Ensure Sustainable Food Sovereignty

The AllAfrica Media Group will celebrate International Women's Day this year with a high-profile event, the AllAfrica Women's Agenda Forum (AWA 2023), to debate the role of women… Read more »

Cameroon: Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet - A Champion Who Pushes for Women's Land and Forest Rights #AfricaClimateHope

"I was surprised at first. But I was also very encouraged. This distinction brought me a lot of joy, a lot of courage to continue the fight, and a lot of motivation, says… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Disputes ANC Top Six Nominations - South African News Briefs - November 25, 2022

 Lindiwe Sisulu Disputes ANC Top 6 Nominations Read more »

Africa: While A Historic Deal Was Made, There is Still Much Left To Do #AfricaClimateHope

After two weeks of intense negotiations, a historic deal on loss, and damage was struck, but there is still much left to do. Sadly, nations failed to commit to taking some of the… Read more »

Africa: Women on the Frontlines Show Solutions to the Climate Emergency #AfricaClimateHope

As the world warms, the effects of climate change will not be felt equally by all Read more »

South Africa: South African Delegation to UN Questioned on Femicide, Xenophobia - South African News Briefs - November 17, 2022

United Nations Grills South Africa on Corruption, Femicide and Xenophobia Read more »

Africa: 'Sustainable Impact on GBV Can Only Be Achieved Through Collective Actions That Involve Men, Boys'

Both men and women are victims, survivors and perpetrators of violence. However, statistics shows that overwhelmingly, violence and discrimination is directed against women… Read more »

Africa: The 27 Demands African Women Want Addressed at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Women activists say their voices have been absent or have gone unheard at previous climate summits. So they are taking action and looking to assume the lead on climate action and… Read more »

South Africa: Passport Costs Go Up - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2022

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Africa: 'Africans Face Shared Opposition in Transnational Activism to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights'

In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »

Africa: Don't Play With Diversity - Accessibility Can Make Sure Every Gamer Counts

The topic of diversity within gaming and eSports has become an increasingly significant one over the past several years. The gaming industry has grown exponentially over the past… Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Condoles With British Royal Family - South African News Briefs, September 9, 2022

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South Africa: When No Stock Blocks Women's Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights

The Stop Stockout Project (SSP) has drawn attention to challenges in accessing contraceptives at public health clinics across South Africa in its latest survey. Read more »

Africa: Govts Can Do More to Protect Many Pregnant Students And Mothers Facing Education Barriers

Teenage pregnancy has become commonplace in our communities with social determinants of health, such as low education and low income levels of a teen's family, contributing to… Read more »

South Africa: Inflation Hits 13-Year High - South African News Briefs - August 24, 2022

 Update as at 16h30 SAST - Inflation Hits Highest High in 13 Years Read more »

Africa: African Women Call For Help to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls

A few weeks ago South Africans woke up to shocking reports of the men who gang raped 8 young women in West Village, west of Johannesburg, South Africa. They were attacked while… Read more »