To implement the Spotlight Initiative project supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Medica Liberia has commenced training 200 Grassroots Women’s Rights Advocates with Montserrado and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
When Claire Karekezi started medical school in 2002, neurosurgery did not exist in Rwanda, but she is now the first and only female neurosurgeon in the country.
Having long dominated Olympic athletics, Kenya has marshalled its oenological talent to compete in the wine world’s equivalent.
South Africa will bid for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to bring the event to Africa for the first time.
As part of efforts to promote womanhood in the African continent, the United States Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens hosted a reception in honour of the Africa Creative Market which was attended by African and international artists, government officials, and art enthusiasts.
A South African youth-led, women-led organization has unveiled that the former Miss South Africa runner-up Zimi Mabunzi will join the organization as their brand ambassador. This comes after months of working with Zimi in numerous campaigns that bring awareness to the plight of injustices to adolescent girls and young women in South Africa. The founder Sibulele Sibaca welcomed Zimi, stating that it was only fitting that Zimi, who is also an activist for the rights of women, join the organization.
International technology behemoth Microsoft has appointed Phyllis Migwi as the Country Manager for Kenya. Kendi Ntwiga, who left for a position as the Global Head of Misrepresentation at Meta, is replaced by her.
