November 03
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Urges Women to Support One Another for Elective Positions
This Day
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerian Women to rally around other women seeking elective positions, encourage them, and actively support them. Read more »
November 02
Madagascar: Crash Course in Politics Aims to Get More Women Running for Office in Madagascar
RFI
In Madagascar, where decision-making has long been reserved for men, only a fraction of candidates in upcoming local elections are women. One NGO hopes that training women on how… Read more »
November 01
Nigeria: Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a successful outcome. Unfortunately for some, this journey ends in maternal… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroonians See Gender-Based Violence As a Key Women's-Rights Issue but Tolerate Use of Physical Force Against Wives
Afrobarometer
About half of citizens say violence against women and girls is a common occurrence in their community. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders DCI to Take Decisive Action Against Femicide
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take decisive action against criminals behind femicides and murders cases being witnessed in… Read more »
October 31
South Africa: Campaign Builds to Block 'Undesirable' R&B Star Chris Brown's Johannesburg Gigs
Daily Maverick
Controversy has surrounded US R&B singer Chris Brown's upcoming Johannesburg shows amid calls to declare him an 'undesirable person' due to his history of aggression. Read more »
South Africa: Inequality in Parental Leave - Concourt to Hear Case for Fathers, Adoptive Parents to Get More Leave
Daily Maverick
A couple have taken their two year challenge for equity in parental leave to the Constitutional Court. The landmark case has implications for same-sex, adoptive and surrogate… Read more »
South Africa: Spotlight Initiative Brings Together Experts and Influencers to Discuss Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence At SVRI
Spotlight Initiative
During this year's Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, Spotlight Initiative hosted 'Unfollowing Misogyny: A conversation on digital… Read more »
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
Daily Trust
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »
October 30
Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »
Ghana: A Call to Action - Addressing Breast Cancer in the Upper East Region of Ghana [guest column]
allAfrica
Breast cancer is one of the most significant health challenges facing women globally, and the Upper East Region of Ghana where I live is no exception. As we celebrate Breast Cancer… Read more »
Uganda: Study Highlights Positive Shift in Gender Norms, Reducing Women's Unpaid Care Burden
Nile Post
A recent study by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) reveals changes in the division of unpaid care work in Uganda, showcasing the positive effects of evolving mindsets in… Read more »
Liberia: How to Build Women [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Prof. Dr. Thomas Piketty, world renowned economist from France, researched, wrote and published the Truth to the effect that there is growing income inequality within countries and… Read more »
October 29
Nigeria: 17 Trafficked Nigerian Women Rescued From Ghana
Premium Times
Nineteen young girls and boys trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought home. Read more »
South Africa: Why Including Pregnant Women in a TB Study in SA Was a Big Deal
spotlight
Pregnant women are typically excluded from clinical trials of new TB medicines. This has led to a lack of solid scientific evidence on how best to treat women who fall ill with TB… Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Review - First Lady Bemoans Women's Exclusion in Politics, Governance
Leadership
Nigeria's first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed worry over the non-inclusion of women, who are still struggling to get their place in politics and governance because of… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Swift Assent Prohibited Women Trafficking, Child Labour - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo's swift assent to a bill prohibited women trafficking and child labour in Nigeria in 2003. Read more »
Liberia: Former President Ellen Turns 86
New Dawn
-As former President Obasanjo and influential women from around the world join her Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'It's Not in Our Hands'
The Herald
Zimbabwe women's football team will today be following the match between Group D rivals Mozambique and Lesotho with keen interest as they hope for an upset result that could see… Read more »
October 28
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Nigeria's Speaker Wants Joint Tickets, Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
Premium Times
"I have directed the Constitutional Review Committee to focus on reforms that promote gender equity." Read more »
Africa: WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health Sign Pivotal Agreement to Strengthen Women's Leadership in Health
WHO-AFRO
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women's… Read more »
Uganda: 15% of Pregnant Women in Uganda Face Childbirth Complications - Officials
Nile Post
Experts have painted a complex picture of maternal health in the country, indicating that 15% of pregnant women face childbirth complications. Read more »
Liberia: The Ripple Effect of Financial Inclusion and Women's Economic Empowerment
Liberian Observer
I met Mary (not her real name), a mother of five from Bong County, Liberia, last November. She joined BRAC in 2020, taking her first loan of LRD 25,000 (USD 130) to stock her small… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Leaders Demand Gender Equity in Humanitarian Affairs Appointment
Leadership
The Niger-Delta Progressive Women Worldwide, alongside other women's groups from the Niger-Delta, have voiced concerns over the recent appointment of Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda as… Read more »
October 27
Nigeria: Lagos Women Run Organisers Plan Big for Expo
This Day
The organisers of the annual Lagos Women Run are looking beyond the November 9 date for the event. Read more »
