Unfortunately, in all their diversity, African women are still frequently viewed as “mere” voters who are “unsuitable” to lead key political processes regarding political participation. African politics has been portrayed as a male-dominated and male-oriented endeavour, even though women play a crucial role in campaign agenda-setting and mass mobilisation.
Pope Francis, during his three-day visit to South Sudan throughout the end of the week, perceived Sara Beysolow Nyanti’s work as the Unified Countries Appointee Exceptional Delegate of the Secretary-General, Inhabitant Facilitator, and Compassionate Organizer of the East African country. In an unexpected move by the Vatican to single out Lady Nyanti, he said.
Despite the ongoing Turkish attacks, the young women have continued to carry out activities to assist them in gaining massive development.
The Zambia police force is set to receive nearly $1 million to boost women’s participation in global peace operations, a UN Women-hosted trust fund announced recently.
To combat all types of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the Association of Women Professional Network (AWPN) has finalised plans to build a community radio station throughout the state (SGBV).
The Women Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN) has advocated the involvement of more women in formulating policies, both in the private and public sectors, to achieve adequate representation and fast-track development in Nigeria and Africa.
Angola’s First Lady, Ana Dias Lourenço and the Queen of Spain, Letizia Ortiz, have intensively discussed the way forward on the education of girls and women – a factor of empowerment.
