June 06
Nigeria: OneBarrow, Govt, Others Collaborate to Bridge Healthcare Gap in Nigeria
This Day
OneBarrow in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders has developed an app, "idoctoraccess", to help bridge the gap that exists in the healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Hindering Economy Autonomy, Says Foundation
This Day
The Dave Enechukwu Foundation (DEF) has said that Gender-based Violence (GBV), especially against women, is one of the factors hindering economy autonomy. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Movie 'Deafening Silence' Premieres in Lagos
Premium Times
"If every family watches the movie and discusses the role of women in society and the unacceptability of violence, we are making a huge difference." Read more »
Angola: Woman Jumps From Window of Maternity Hospital in Luanda
ANGOP
A 29-year-old woman on Thursday died after jumping from the sixth floor of Luanda's Lucrécia Paim Maternity Hospital, following giving birth to a child. Read more »
June 05
Congo-Kinshasa: Orlando Bloom Describes 'Devastating Impact' of DR Congo Violence On Women and Children
UN News
As violence escalates and millions of people continue to be displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), grave violations against children are reaching an all-time… Read more »
Africa: Female Giraffes Drove the Evolution of Long Giraffe Necks in Order to Feed On the Most Nutritious Leaves, New Research Suggests [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Everything in biology ultimately boils down to food and sex. To survive as an individual you need food. To survive as a species you need sex. Read more »
Uganda: Four Women Adjust Their Skirts to Wrestle Nanyondo in Bukamansimbi
Nile Post
In a political arena, opportunists take drums in the rain and dance vigorously to its beats. And the moment it the thick clouds hanging loosely over the Bukomansimbi Woman MP seat… Read more »
Nigeria: Afe Babalola Hospital Offers Discounted Surgeries, Free Healthcare to Women, Children
Premium Times
The hospital's Medical Director lamented that the lack of a functional airport, bad roads leading to the state, and insecurity have caused a significant reduction in the number of… Read more »
Nigeria: Menstruation - Experts Call for Open Conversations to Challenge Taboos, Promote Gender Equality
This Day
The Managing Partner, Saide Consultants Limited and founder, Osaide for Girls in Science and Engineering Foundation, Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili, has called for more open… Read more »
Namibia: No to Stigma Around Menstruation
Namibian
Following the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day recently, the K'Negongo Foundation has called for menstruation to be celebrated, understood and supported. Read more »
June 04
Africa: Why Women's Health Matters For Everyone's Future
allAfrica
Maternal health, which refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, according to WHO Africa, faces a troubling trend worldwide. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Man and Woman Sentenced to Death
Dabanga
Ed Damazin Court in Blue Nile region issued a death sentence against civil servant El Habib Eisa on Monday, after he was accused of "undermining the constitutional order." On… Read more »
South Africa: Public Protector Releases Damning Report On the Handling of Gender-Based Violence Complaints
GroundUp
Report says the departments of Justice, Police and Social Development are falling short Read more »
Rwanda: How Seats for 24 Female Lawmakers Will Be Distributed By Constituency
New Times
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Read more »
South Africa: Stun Grenades Thrown At Farm Women Outside Parliament
GroundUp
200 women were marching to call for a ban of pesticides Read more »
Malawi: PRISAM Dangles K5 Million to Top Five Female Performers, As Maneb Begins Administering JC Exams Today
Nyasa Times
Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations have begun today, and the Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) says, as one way of motivating female candidates, it is… Read more »
Uganda: Martyrs Day - EOC's Bishop Kibuuka Talk Tough Against Corruption, Homosexuality
Nile Post
The chairperson of Christian Ecumenical Council of Uganda (CECU) who also doubles as the presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda Jacinto Kibuuka has condemned… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: Rising Above - Young Mothers Reclaim Their Lives After Obstetric Fistula
UNFPA
Uganda, Malawi, and Mozambique - Obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that results in incontinence and social isolation, is a preventable condition that was suffered needlessly… Read more »
Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Binti Celebrates Menstrual Health Day in Gambia
The Point
Binti Period Gambia recently joined the global community in celebrating Menstrual Health Day. The theme for this year's celebration was "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." Read more »
Gambia: UNFPA Country Rep Urges Gambia to Refuse FGM/C
The Point
Ndey Rose Sarr, UNFPA country representative to The Gambia, has said that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful and a human rights violation. She added that it is also a… Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The Point
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »