Online Abuse Is Real Violence - - and Africa's Women and Girls Are Paying the Price
IPS
- New estimates show that violence against women and girls remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world - and that one of its fastest-growing frontiers is… Read more »
Kenyans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion
Afrobarometer
Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »
A Woman Dies From Cervical Cancer Every Two Minutes, UN Says
UN News
A flood of questions drowned Jeanette in thought after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Would she be unable to conceive a child? Would she have to enter menopause at the… Read more »
Seychellois Enjoy Gender Parity in Education and Employment but Call for Greater Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office. Read more »
Zenith Pensions Custodian, Foundation Support 400 Widows
This Day
Zenith Pensions Custodian Limited (ZPC), one of the licensed Pension Fund Custodians, is collaborating with Greatlife Changers Foundation to execute Corporate Social Responsibility… Read more »
Rwanda's Gender Gains in 2025 Must Be Protected
New Times
In a previous interview with the former Chief Gender Monitor, Rose Rwabuhihi, she told me that it was important to document events and milestones, because it would otherwise be… Read more »
Why Are More Married Women Using Modern Contraception?
New Times
The use of modern family planning methods among married women in Rwanda has risen gradually over the past three decades, from 13 percent in 1992 to 64 percent in 2025, according to… Read more »
COP30 - a Turning Point Missed - - and a Line Drawn for Frontline Women Defenders [opinion]
Liberian Observer
COP30 has come and gone in Belém, Brazil--another global climate summit marked by lofty promises and limited political courage. Read more »
Securing Sea Access Matter of Survival, Says Women and Social Affairs State Minister
ENA
Gaining access to the sea is an existential matter for Ethiopia, and the nation's youth have a huge role to play in ensuring the country's national interest, Women and Social… Read more »
NDLEA Arrests Female Drug Kingpin, Intercepts 23.50kg Cocaine in Lagos
Premium Times
Mr Babafemi said the arrest came 20 months after a cocaine trafficking cartel led by a couple was smashed in Lagos and Ogun States by operatives of the NDLEA. Read more »
Liberia Launches Girls' Education Scorecard
Liberian Investigator
The Educate HER Coalition, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has opened a new chapter in the fight to strengthen girls' education in Liberia, unveiling the first… Read more »
Yobe Assembly Member Empowers 300 Youths, Women
Leadership
Yobe State House of Assembly member representing Karasuwa constituency, Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo, has empowered 300 youths and women with N50,000. Read more »
Peerless Okutoyi Clinches ITF Women's World Tour Title in Nairobi
Capital FM
- Kenya's Angella Okutoyi put on a masterclass to win the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's World Tour at the Parklands Sports Club on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
Review - In 2025, Nigerian Women Intensified Push for Gender Reforms
Premium Times
"The real test ahead is whether Nigeria will translate the Beijing+30 momentum into enforceable laws, institutional reforms, and measurable increases in women's political… Read more »
Proteas Men and Women Will Eye 2026 for T20 Breakthrough
Daily Maverick
The schedule for both sides is filled to the brim with series long and short, at home and away, in all three formats. But lifting an ICC T20 World Cup trophy will be foremost in… Read more »
