February 15, 2023
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 »
December 05, 2022
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 »
November 25, 2022
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 »
November 24, 2022
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 »
November 18, 2022
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 »
November 17, 2022
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 »
November 14, 2022
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 »
November 08, 2022
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 »
November 02, 2022
South Africa: Passport Costs Go Up - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2022
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September 23, 2022
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 »
September 12, 2022
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 »
September 09, 2022
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Condoles With British Royal Family - South African News Briefs, September 9, 2022
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September 05, 2022
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 »
August 31, 2022
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 »
August 24, 2022
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 »
August 19, 2022
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 »
South Africa: Women Must Take the Lead in #AfricaClimateCrisis Solutions
In honour of women's month, and as part of the country's drive to deal with the climate emergency, the government arranged a webinar on August 5 to discuss the challenges and… Read more »
August 10, 2022
South Africa: Observing 10 Years Since Marikana Mine Massacre - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2022
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August 03, 2022
South Africa: Krugersdorp Police Blitz After Gang Rape Ends in More Than 80 Arrests
Suspects in the gang rape of eight women in West Village, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, have appeared in the city's magistrate's court along with 85 suspected illegal miners, IOL reports.… Read more »
August 02, 2022
South Africa: Petrol Price Down On Wednesday - South African News Briefs, July 28, 2022
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August 01, 2022
South Africa: Blitz of Gold For South Africa at Commonwealth Games - What's Happening In South African News - August 1, 2022
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July 29, 2022
Africa: Talking About Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQI+ Community 'an Uneasy Territory'
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: Banyana Victory Pushes Gender Pay Gap Debate to the Fore
No matter where you are in the world, women and men do not have the same basic rights. African countries are no exception, and are still largely affected by gender inequalities in… Read more »
July 27, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - July 27, 2022
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July 15, 2022
Africa: Sex Testing of Top Footballer Banda a Flagrant Human Rights Violation - HRW
Barbra Banda, a top player on Zambia's national women's team, was subjected to what is called a gender verification procedure to determine whether her testosterone levels are above… Read more »