Shell Divestment Plan Sparks Protests in Bayelsa
Daily Trust
The planned by Shell to sell its Nigerian subsidiary by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and other multinational oil companies without cleaning up the pollution in the… Read more »
Who's Behind 16 Days of Activism Online?
allAfrica
The 16 Days of Activism campaign was led by government and business accounts on South Africa X (formerly Twitter), according to a new report published by the Centre for Analytics… Read more »
Women Creating Wealth Catalytic Impact - Driving Meaningful Change Across the Continent [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Recognising entrepreneurs at the WCW Annual Summit Read more »
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana Appointed As UN's First African Woman Force Commander
Africa Renewal
She will lead UNDOF that is mandated with maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Syria Read more »
How South African Women Navigate Gender Issues on TikTok
allAfrica
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has released its latest report, Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny TikTok Analytics and Narrative Update in South… Read more »
Over 100 Women Murdered in Four Months As Kenya Grapples With Rising Femicide Cases
Capital FM
At least 100 women were murdered in Kenya between August and November 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Read more »
Ghana's Black Maidens Edge Nigeria's Flamingos to Claim Maiden Wafu U17 Girls' Cup
Premium Times
Despite the spirited comeback, the Flamingos were unable to outlast the Black Maidens in the shootout, as the hosts held their nerve to secure a historic victory. Read more »
Promoting Financial Inclusion, Building Ecosystems, Advancing Women's Leadership in Green Energy, and Connecting Women With Financial Leaders [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Nigeria - New Faces New Voices Read more »
Elevating Women Entrepreneurs in African Agriculture Sector [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
With more than 60% of women in the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme engaged in agriculture, this sector serves as a strategic focus for advancing women's economic… Read more »
Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming These 'Herbal Pills' Can Shrink Your Fibroids
Africa Check
Ignore social media posts claiming these 'herbal pills' can shrink your fibroids Read more »
Nuru Mugambi Tribute By Andia Chakava Representing New Faces New Voices Kenya and Graça Machel Trust [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Delivered on 28 November 2024 Read more »
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre Goes Live
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against… Read more »
Niger Disburses N492 Million to Women Groups for Rice Processing
Premium Times
Governor Bago disbursed the funds to 41 women cooperative groups under a World Bank-supported scheme Read more »
Christian Group Condemns LGBTQ, Seeks Stiffer Anti-Sodomy Laws
Leadership
A group known as the National Prayer Altar has condemned the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) in all its ramifications, as well as the 'immoral acts' sponsors… Read more »
From Startup to Market Leader - How the Wcw-I Programme Transformed a Senegalese Entrepreneur's Journey [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
One woman is making significant strides in Senegal's agri-food sector. Meet Aissatou Fall, the director of AF Goods and Services. Her company operates in the agri-food value chain,… Read more »
