April 09
Liberia: Ex-Commerce Minister, Six Others Indicted in $1.8m Liberia Rural Women's Fund Theft
Liberian Investigator
Liberia's Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force has indicted seven individuals, including a former minister of commerce, on charges of theft, economic sabotage and… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland NGO Honours 30 Influential Women Leaders
Horn Diplomat
Sunshine Organization has honoured 30 of the most influential women in Somaliland, recognising their contributions across sectors including business, health, education, media,… Read more »
Nigeria: Antenatal Care Is Leaving Pregnant Women Without Basic Nutrition Advice in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Sheriff Gbadamosi and Favour Ani (Lead writers) Read more »
April 08
Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead
Liberian Observer
Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like… Read more »
Africa: Foreign Minister Receives AU Special Envoy On Women, Peace and Security
SNA
Port Sudan, April 8, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim, received Ambassador Bineta Diop, the African Union (AU)… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Advisor Urges Partnerships to Boost Women Business Access
Capital FM
Presidential Advisor on Women Rights Harriet Chiggai has called for stronger partnerships to make women-owned businesses more bankable and unlock their growth potential. Read more »
Zimbabwe: MP Demands Urgent Action On Rural, Maternal Health Care
New Zimbabwe
AS the world marked World Health Day on Tuesday, legislator Mutsa Murombedzi challenged the National Assembly to prioritise rural and maternal health care. Read more »
Nigeria: Women in Leadership Drive Inclusion Agenda At 2026 Sheraton Lagos Seminar
Premium Times
The speakers called for stronger support systems to advance women's empowerment across all sectors. Read more »
Liberia: Yamoussoukro Hosts 2026 Africa Girls Summit, Youth Leading the Narratives and They Change They Want
Liberian Investigator
The 2026 Africa Girls Summit (AGS) officially kicks off today in Côte d'Ivoire's political capital, bringing together approximately 250 adolescents from 13 countries across… Read more »
April 07
Africa: From Misdiagnosis to Medical Bias - Why Women Are Living Longer but Not Better
UN News
For 25 years, the world has made significant progress in advancing women's right to health, particularly in sexual and reproductive care. Women are living longer than ever before -… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Pilots Gender-Responsive Budgeting With Intensive Workshop in Ganta
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has launched a three-day intensive workshop in Ganta City, Nimba County to strengthen gender-responsive planning and… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 10.5% Women in Nigeria Have Formal Jobs - World Bank
Leadership
Nigeria's labour market continues to disadvantage women in formal employment, with just 10.5 per cent of employed women holding wage or salaried positions in 2025, per the World… Read more »
Sudan: State Minister Receives Delegation Advocating for Sudanese Women
SNA
Port Sudan, April 6, 2026 (SUNA) - State Minister at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Dr. Suleima Izhag received a high-level delegation advocating for… Read more »
Liberia: The Rise of Women's Football in Liberia - From Margins to Momentum
FrontPageAfrica
Once an overlooked corner of Liberia's sporting landscape, women's football has emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors, driven by decades of… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA's Chioma Mang, Michelle Nwoga Shine At 2026 Guardian Women Festival [press release]
Premium Times
The two UBA leaders received the coveted Special Recognition Awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer experience and corporate… Read more »
Gambia: First Lady Receives Global Women Award
The Point
The Maryland African Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ethiopia-American Chamber of Commerce on Friday March 27, 2026 conferred the Global Women Award on the First Lady… Read more »
Ghana: Women's Development Bank On Course - Vice-President
Ghanaian Times
The Vice-President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed confidence in the steady progress towards the rollout of the proposed Women's Development Bank. Read more »
April 06
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Passed a Law to Put Women in Power. Now Comes the Hard Part
Liberian Observer
When Aminata Sesay decided to run for the Port Loko District seat in 2023, she knew it would be tough. She did not expect to be shot at. Read more »
Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Praises Women's Faith, Urges Christians to Embrace Resurrection Power
Nile Post
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has commended women for their unwavering love and commitment to Jesus Christ, noting their kindness and sacrificial… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Women's League Title Race Tightens As Determine Girls, Shaita Angels Separated By One Point
Liberian Investigator
- For years, the Liberia Football Association Upper Women's League ran to a familiar script. Determine Girls wrapped up the title weeks before the season's end, leaving fans and… Read more »
April 05
Sudan: 'Sudan War Has Pushed Women Hundreds of Years Back'
Dabanga
Women in Sudan have been driven "hundreds of years backwards" after three years of war, according to a leading regional activist, amid mounting evidence of widespread sexual… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister Meets Women's Groups in Baidoa to Discuss Rights, Challenges
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with women's organizations in Baidoa, the interim capital of the South West… Read more »
Sudan: 'Feminist Justice' to Launch in Sudan On Monday, to Demand Protection for Women
Dabanga
The 'Feminist Justice' campaign, which stems from the No to Oppression of Women Initiative, and has expanded to include a wide range of feminist, community, professional,… Read more »
Nigeria: Women, Whistleblowing, and the Architecture of Accountability
Premium Times
The intersection of gender, whistleblowing, and accountability is therefore not simply a social curiosity; it is central to modern governance. Read more »
April 03
Gambia: Gambians Support Women's Autonomy On Marriage but Want Restrictions On Contraceptives and Abortion
Afrobarometer
Citizens favour teaching sex education in school and allowing pregnant girls to continue their education. Read more »
