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February 04, 2023
South Sudan: Pope in South Sudan - Church Cannot Be 'Neutral' On Injustice
In the first papal visit to South Sudan, Pope Francis is highlighting the plight of women in the young nation who face the world's highest material mortality rate and are subject… Read more »
January 20, 2023
West Africa: Why Kidnappers in West Africa Now Target Women
Kidnapping by militants in Western Africa is nothing new. However, security experts say many criminals are now abducting women and children to use them as bargaining chips for… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Burkina Faso: Militants Kidnap Around 50 Women
The women were picking fruit near a town blockaded by the militants for years, causing food shortages. The incident is considered the first mass abduction of women in the country. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Senegal: Lawmaker Slaps Woman MP in Parliament, Sparking Fight
The brawl occurred during a budget presentation. One female MP was stuck, sparking a melee between lawmakers. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: African Female Entrepreneurs Want Equal Opportunities
30 percent of African women are entrepreneurs. Their contribution to African economies is vital. But they could do much more, if treated just like their male counterparts. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Africa: Abuse - How Women Suffer in Silence
Almost one in every two African women has experienced violence at some point during her life. But perpetrators silence their victims by saying the woman is to blame, or that she… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Women Election Candidates Face Violence, Abuse
According to Kenya's constitution, women must make up one-third of elected and appointed organizations. But when Kenyans go to the polls on August 9 to elect a new president and… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Africa: Abortion - Is Africa Becoming More Liberal?
Since the US Supreme Court overturned protections on abortion rights in the US last month, the controversial issue has been back on the global agenda -- including in Africa. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: Women Investigative Journalists in Africa Face Too Much Danger
Women who seek the truth in Africa face fear, violence and threats to their lives, writes Nigerian journalist Tobore Ovuorie. Read more »
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