Women In Africa
Village Capital Invests $150 000 in Kenyan and Nigerian Women-Led Startups
Through Standard Chartered's Women in Tech Financing facility, Village Capital is empowering wome
More Than 100 SA Women Graduate From EWSETA Energy Leadership Programme
This initiative, a collaboration between the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Autho
Zimbabwe’s First Lady Hands Over 1000 Goats to Foster Women Empowerment
Through the Goat Pass-on Program, Agric4She patron and Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, ha
South Sudan Marks 16 Days of Activism With Events to Combat GBV
These events spotlighted the urgent need to eliminate violence against women and girls while reaf
Organisation Offers Beacon of Hope for Women in Southwest Somalia
Her journey has been shaped by her active participation in the African Women Leadership Network (
South African Studio to Empower African Women in Animation
The collaboration seeks to address gender disparities and foster inclusivity in the animation ind
Social Justice Advocate Calls for Urgent Action Against GBV
With 30 years of democracy, women should not have to fear going to work or the possibility of bei
The savings groups and loans transforming Zimbabwean women farmers' lives
The United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the Zimbabwean government and Green
Namibia Elects First Female President
The 72-year-old vice president was declared the winner on Tuesday following a presidential electi
Palesa Buyeye’s ‘Nokuthula Is Missing’ Shines at International Emmys
Her short film, Nokuthula Is Missing, earned international acclaim at the 2024 International Emmy
Keren and Geleb Sub-Zones of Eritrea Declared Free of Female Genital Mutilation
The Keren and Geleb sub-zones in the Anseba Region of Eritrea have officially declared themselves
Ethiopian State Minister Calls for Global Action to Empower Women in Diplomacy
The Foreign Affairs Minister spoke at a dialogue on Women in Diplomacy with diplomats and interna
African Female Officers in Un Contributing to Effectiveness of Global Peace Efforts
African countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia are lead
Kenyan Organisation Urges the President to Declare Femicide a National Disaster
Speaking during a mentorship program organised by Kisii Women representative Dorice Aburi in prep
Funke Akindele Addresses Issues Ahead of Release of New Movie
The Nollywood filmmaker has urged the public to guard this upcoming film as they would their pers
African Women’s Assembly Unites for Climate Justice
The meeting focused on addressing the impacts of the climate crisis in Africa. Among the key reso
Actress and Singer Simz Ngema ‘Blessed to Still Be Working While Pregnant'
The actress and singer expressed her gratitude for being able to continue her craft, saying havin
Botswana’s General Elections Reveal How Women Remain Underrepresented in Politics
Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in the general ele
South Africa to Mark 26th Anniversary of 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
Observed each year, this year's campaign will take place under the theme: "30 years of advancing
Toke Makinwa Describes Red Flags That She Will Never Ignore
The Nigerian media personality revealed behaviours that would make a man "never hear from her aga
Female Refugees in Chad Exchanging Sex for Food
A 27-year-old female refugee who fled to Chad due to the conflict shared her harrowing experience
Hotline Launched for GBV Victims in Kenyan Athletics
Established by Athletics Kenya (AK), the hotline includes a toll-free line (11995) and a chatbot
Namibia’s Former First Lady Awarded 2024 Hall of Femme Award
The award ceremony took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Geingos was made a Hall of Fem
Ugandan Study Reveals Positive Shift in Gender Norms
The study was conducted in collaboration between the School of Women and Gender Studies at Makere