June 10
Gambia: Gender Inequality Costing Gambia Growth, World Bank Reveals
The Point
The World Bank Group has called for urgent action to boost women's economic participation and strengthen public finances, warning that The Gambia risks slowing its development… Read more »
Rwanda: A Gender-Equal Army Is a Stronger Army [editorial]
New Times
For many years, military institutions around the world were perceived as predominantly male domains. However, the demands of modern security environments have demonstrated that… Read more »
Nigeria: After Rescue of 416 Captives in Borno, 11 More Kidnapped Women Regain Freedom
Vanguard
*Jubilant Ngoshe stakeholders disclaim Kaigama as mediator over freed 416 captives Read more »
Kenya: A Perfect Birthday Gift! Beldine Odemba Lauds Starlets' Sharper Attack, Hints At Squad Adjustments Ahead of Wafcon
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed immense satisfaction with her team's clinical goal-scoring display, revealing that the 6-0 demolition of Lesotho served as… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeb Foundation Advocates Healthy Masculinity Among Boys
This Day
As part of activities marking the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child, Adebukola Eniobanke Foundation for Impact visited Alimosho Junior Grammar School, Lagos, to engage… Read more »
Uganda: Three Cleared for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has nominated three candidates to contest in the forthcoming Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, setting the stage for a contest… Read more »
Uganda: EC Opens Nominations for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday began nominating candidates seeking to contest in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election scheduled for June 24,… Read more »
Nigeria: Girls Left Behind - How Digital Learning Can Expand Educational Opportunities for Marginalised Girls
This Day
Nigeria remain excluded from education due to Poverty, Insecurity and Other Social Barriers. However, Digital Learning Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Are Creating New… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: UN Group Writes Govt, Warns Against Violation of Women, Girls' Rights in Nigeria
This Day
A group of United Nations (UN) human rights experts has expressed concern over what it described as credible reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence, forced conversions,… Read more »
Liberia: 58-Year-Old Woman Faces Alleged Abuse in River Gee
Liberian Observer
A disturbing case of alleged torture and public humiliation involving a 58-year-old woman accused of witchcraft has sparked widespread concern in River Gee County, with family… Read more »
June 08
Gambia: Women Walk for Water As Gardens Struggle to Survive in Sare Samba Village
Foroyaa
In Sare Samba village in the Sandu area of The Gambia's Upper River Region, women walk under the midday sun carrying 20-litre buckets of water on their heads just to keep small… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Who Faked Abduction, Demanded N50m Ransom, Found With Lover in Delta Hotel
Leadership
A married woman, identified as Oluchi, who allegedly staged her own abduction and demanded a N50 million ransom from her family, has been found in a hotel in Delta State in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Decries High Rate of Violation of Widows' Rights in Anambra
Premium Times
"Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers' wives and property but don't talk about how to maintain the children of the deceased." Read more »
South Africa: Birth Control Shortages Leave Women in NW and GP Fearing Unplanned Pregnancies
Health-e
Some women in Mahikeng, in the North West, fear unplanned pregnancies due to a shortage of contraceptives at their local clinics for at least the past four months. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects
This Day
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Kidnap Suspects Lead Detectives to Woman's Body in Wakiso
Nile Post
Police have recovered the body of Babirye Lydia, a 52-year-old resident of Kigowa, Ntinda, following investigations into her reported kidnapping. Read more »
Angola: Angolan Football Federation Plans to Launch a Women's League This Year
ANGOP
The Vice-President of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), Ana Catarina Alberto, responsible for women's football, stated on Saturday in Lubango that preparations are underway… Read more »
Nigeria: Politicians, Women Groups, Seek Tinubu's Intervention in Eti-Osa APC's Primary Election
Leadership
A coalition of apex leaders, party members, stakeholders, traditional institutions, youth and women groups as well as residents of Eti-Osa Constituency I in Lagos State has… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Govt, Nawoj Promote Menstrual Hygiene
Leadership
Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has advocated hands-on training in the production of reusable sanitary pads as a strategy to improve… Read more »
Uganda: Seku Urges Schoolgirls to Prioritise Education, Personal Devt
Nile Post
National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence. Read more »
June 05
Zimbabwe: Gender Equality Without Political Will - Inside Zimbabwe's Electoral System That Still Sidelines Women
263Chat
When Gibson Nyikadzino looks at Zimbabwe's 2023 election statistics, he does not see progress towards women empowerment; he sees a warning. Read more »
Tanzania: As Global Demand for Gold Grows, UN Mercury Head Warns Toxic Fumes Put Women in a Motherhood Dilemma
IPS
Ask any woman miner in the Katoro goldfield in Tanzania's northern Geita region, and she will tell you that she touches toxic mercury with her bare hands when extracting gold from… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerian Girls Missing School Over Period Poverty - Theresa Moses
Vanguard
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls' education and well-being, revealing that… Read more »
Kenya: Europe Must Not Turn Its Back On Rural Women's Empowerment
IPS
In the hard-to-reach rural community of West Pokot, Kenya, 156 young women crossed a threshold that once seemed out of reach. Their graduation from HER Lab, a workforce skills… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Women Rice Processor Groups Receive African Quality Award
Leadership
Five women-led rice processing groups supported by the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP) have… Read more »
