June 25
Nigeria: 950,000 Women At Risk of Maternal Deaths in Zamfara - Commissioner
Premium Times
The commissioner noted that northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State, had a record of 70 per cent of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Read more »
Gambia: Survivors As Advocates for Change Amid the Proposed Repeal of the FGM Law in the Gambia [press release]
UNFPA in WCA
Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation possess a unique and powerful voice that can drive meaningful change. Their experiences offer important insights into the challenges faced… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Inclusion Future - GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe Analyses Gender Gap Progress
New Times
The mobile gender gap is narrowing for the first time in five years, as reported by GSMA, a global non-profit representing mobile network operators. Their "Mobile Gender Gap Report… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray's Women Rally Against Ongoing Atrocities, Demand End to Gender Violence
Addis Standard
A large demonstration was held today in Mekelle by women demanding an end to violence against women in the region. The protesters called for justice for victims of sexual violence,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Woman Jailed 10 Years for Setting Husband Ablaze
New Zimbabwe
A Bulawayo woman, Sindiso Ndlovu has been slapped with a 10-year jail term for killing her husband Busani Ncube in an arson attack over infidelity issues. Read more »
Nigeria: 113 Countries Have No Woman Heads of State, Govt, Says UN
Vanguard
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, has said 113 countries have never had a woman Head of State, and only 26 are led… Read more »
June 24
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
Africa: Meagre Gender Data Blocks Equality for African Women [analysis]
ISS
Without information on gender roles and relations, both gender inequality and sustainable development will remain a struggle. Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament - Which Outgoing Women MPs Are Vying for a Comeback?
New Times
With the Lower Chamber of Parliament dissolved a few days ago paving the way for the next Chamber of Deputies, about 15 women parliamentarians have returned to the campaign trail… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament - Which Women MPs Are Vying for a Comeback?
New Times
With the parliament of Rwanda now resolved and a new one set to be constituted after people cast their votes in the 2024 general elections, about 15 female parliamentarians who… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Govt 'Lavished' $100m World Bank Women Empowerment Loan On Meetings - Minister
Vanguard
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration lavished the initial $100 million of a $500 million World Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: How $500m 'Nigeria for Women Project' Will Boost Fish Export - Minister
Premium Times
The 'Nigeria for Women Project' project is designed to help ensure better economic opportunities for women, essential for addressing gender inequality. Read more »
Malawi: CCJP Drills Gender Activists On Gender-Related Laws
Nyasa Times
Despite combined efforts between the Government of Malawi and non-state actors to put gender-based violence (GBV) to a stop, the country continues to register a surge in such cases… Read more »
Nigeria: I Pray for Every Understanding Woman, Says Wizkid
Vanguard
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent post leading up to the wedding of his colleague Davido and his fiancée,… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Advocates for Economic Empowerment of Widows
Capital FM
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for increased support to economically empower widows who face significant challenges, including economic insecurity, social isolation, and… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: CAF Opens Bid for Youth Competitions, Women's Champions League
Leadership
The Confederation of African Football has opened bids for three of its competitions and CAF awards. Read more »
June 21
Sierra Leone: Women MPs Express Opposition to Anti-FGM Legislation
Concord
Female MPs have expressed strong opposition to eliminating the traditional Bondo, a secret in Sierra Leone linked to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more »
Kenya: Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Leads Efforts to Eradicate HIV, Early Pregnancy, and GBV
Capital FM
Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay County, is among thousands of adolescent mothers who returned to school through the re-entry… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Aims to Empower Female Miners Through Mines and Minerals Bill
263Chat
The government is pushing for the swift legislation of the Mines and Minerals Bill, which aims to provide mining title ownership and better support mechanisms. Read more »
Nigeria: Old Video Alert - Naked Women Protested Against 'Killings and Corruption' in Nigeria's Anambra State, Not Economic Hardship Under Tinubu Administration
Africa Check
Old video alert: naked women protested against 'killings and corruption' in Nigeria's Anambra state, not economic hardship under Tinubu administration Read more »
Angola: Secretary of State Calls for More Dialogue in Families
ANGOP
The secretary of State for Family Issues and Promotion of Women, Alcina Kindanda, appealed Friday in Luanda for families to be guided by dialogue in the upbringing of children and… Read more »
June 20
Sudan: STPT Report Offers Gender-Informed Perspective On Sudan Conflict
Dabanga
A newly released report authored by Zeina Badawi for the Sudanese Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT) has brought to light the profound and multifaceted impact of Sudan's… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Spreads to Ogun, Kills 62-Year-Old Woman
Daily Trust
Ravaging cholera outbreak has hit Ogun State, killing one and leaving about five others hospitalised. Read more »
Ethiopia: 'Each Time a Woman Stands Up for Herself, She Stands Up for All Women' [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian government, with the aim to ensure the equal participation and benefits of women has put in place various strategies and policies and implemented various activities… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parly Moves to Protect Widows, Orphans
The Herald
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