March 24
Malawi: Scorchers Ace Earns Montpellier Women Draw in France
Nyasa Times
Malawi National Women's Football star Rose Kabzere came on as a substitute on Saturday to rescue a point for Montpellier against Nantes in the French top women's football league. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Cyrus Commits L$1m to Women, Youth, and Education in Foya Tengia
Liberian Investigator
Lofa County Senator Hon. Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus on Saturday, March 22, 2025, made a series of impactful development interventions aimed at uplifting the people of Foya Tengia… Read more »
Malawi: Bushiri Hails Malawi's Rising Stars in Thrilling Goshen-FAM Women's Football Finale
Nyasa Times
The founder and leader of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Jesus For All Nations, Major Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has expressed his excitement and admiration for the growing… Read more »
March 23
Namibia: Nine Women in Cabinet Not Just About the Numbers - Gender Activist Rosa Namises
Namibian
GENDER and social activist Rosa Namises says having many women in key government positions does not guarantee change, and they would need to prove themselves. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Healing Hidden Wounds - the Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) in Maiduguri, Borno, where… Read more »
March 21
Africa: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's Election - Victory for Women Everywhere [opinion]
Premium Times
The election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is a collective win for African women who have long fought for equal representation in governance. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Salutes Namibian Women for Breaking Glass Ceiling
Namibian
Outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba has saluted Namibian women for reaching the pinnacle of power following the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the first woman president of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan vs Senate - Kogi Central Constituents Speak On Ordeal of Embattled Lawmaker
Premium Times
Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months for allegedly violating the Senate's standing rules. Read more »
Africa: Four Key Lessons On Taking a Global Feminist Approach to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Spotlight Initiative
On the sidelines of the Sixty-ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Spotlight Initiative's Civil Society Reference Group organized a side event on how to take a… Read more »
Africa: The Political Declaration's Vision Must Be Made Real - Change is There Now to be Grasped [document]
UN Women
Closing remarks by Ms. Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, 21 March 2025, UN… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's First Woman President Takes the Helm [analysis]
ISS
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents herself as an implementer - can she meet the country's high expectations and reverse SWAPO's decline? Read more »
Liberia: Gender Expresses Deep Concern
New Republic
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) has expressed deep concern over the distressing situation of Jamesetta Kugmeh. Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah in History Books, Sworn in As First Woman President
Namibian
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah etched her name into the annals of history on Friday after being sworn in as the first woman president for Namibia since independence 35 years ago. Read more »
Liberia: Gender Ministry Calls for Probe Into Alleged Medical Malpractice At Elwa Hospital
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is deeply concerned about the distressing situation of Jamesetta Kugmeh. It has been gathered that Jamesetta's… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Launches Mechanism to Fast-Track Gender Based Violence Cases in Gulu
Nile Post
The Judiciary has launched a new initiative aimed at expediting gender-based violence (GBV) cases, with Principal Judge, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, presiding over the launch of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Condemns Plans to Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan From Senate
Premium Times
It urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the process adheres strictly to constitutional provisions and democratic principles. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host the Third Edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce the third edition of the 'Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala' themed "Her Strength in Every Story: Creative Expressions for Women's Health".… Read more »
March 20
Ghana: Celebrating a Trailblazer in Women's Financial Inclusion - Elsie Addo Awadzi [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
In celebration of Women's Month 2025, we spotlight remarkable African women leaders from the Graça Machel Trust's Expert Leaders Group (ELG). Among these trailblazers is Ms.… Read more »
West Africa: Equal Voices, Equal Opportunities - Here's Why MFWA, CFI's Strategy for Gender Equality, Is Important [press release]
MFWA
"It was almost time for the six o'clock news. The scripts had just been printed, and my [male] boss, who was the presenter, couldn't review them all. He asked me to bring the rest… Read more »
Madagascar: Women of Malagasy Music - Their Side of the Story
Afropop
It's Friday, March 8, 2024, International Women's Day and a memorable evening for two men in Madagascar. My colleague Morgan Greenstreet and I are sweating in front of the stage of… Read more »
Eritrea: Increase in Pregnant Women Delivering At Health Facilities
Shabait
Due to growing awareness among women in the Molqui sub-zone, the number of pregnant women giving birth at health facilities has been steadily increasing. The report was presented… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Namibian Women Welcome First Female President
The Herald
Several Namibian women have praised incoming President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for being elected as the first female President of Namibia. Read more »
Eritrea: Congress of the Board of Nuew in Laelai Gash
Shabait
The board of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the Laelai Gash sub-zone held its first congress on 16 and 17 March. Read more »
Uganda: Ring the Bell - Applauding Women Investing in the Uganda Securities Exchange
Independent (Kampala)
In a bid to promote gender inclusivity in Uganda's financial markets, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), under the leadership of CEO Paul Bwiso, hosted the Ring the Bell for ALL… Read more »
March 19
Botswana: Elections 2024 Audit Reveals Democratic Erosion
The Patriot
Despite Botswana's reputation as one of the countries with a stable democracy in Sub Saharan Africa, it is in a state of "democratic erosion" when it comes to women in political… Read more »
