Deputy UN Chief Calls for Increase in Women’s Political Participation in Somalia
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J Mohammed has expressed her solidarity with Somali women for full and equal participation in politics and extended the support of the international community for timely, inclusive, peaceful and credible elections during her recent visit to Somalia. The country, geographically positioned in the horn of Africa, is currently in the middle of its parliamentary elections and is waiting for polls to elect members of its lower house. Notably, the UN and other international organisations have called for “advanced elections” and greater representation of women in the Somali Parliament.
Dreams Project in Namibia Certifies Women Instructors from GBV Training
The Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (Dreams) program in Namibia has come through with the certification of 23 young women as No-Means-No…
Success isn’t about how much money you make
“Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama Former First Lady of…
Dr Nath – A Determined Visionary in the Frontline of Sustainable Investments to Africa
By Hilaire Akollo When I bumped into Dr Nathalie Beatrice Chinje-N Bodiong (fondly known as Dr Nath) in Cape Town a bit more than…
US Mission Begins Training of 250 Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
The US Mission in Nigeria, in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation, has commenced the training of 250 female entrepreneurs under the Academy for Women…
Workshop Proffers Solution to Challenge of Multilateral Agreement On Women Trade in East Africa
A two-day East African Community (EAC) workshop aimed at enhancing the participation of women in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has identified…
Black Panther and Female Leadership in Africa
By Khadija Yusra Sanusi In a 2018 review of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” I published as a student journalist for the American University of Paris’s…
Promotes Women’s Participation in AfCFTA
Traders in Africa, especially women, youths and SMEs face significant challenges when attempting to benefit from multilateral and regional trade agreements as many trade…
Rwanda Creates New Hub to Provide Female Entrepreneurs Access to Markets
In partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and…
5 Female South African Athletes Receive Ministerial Recognition
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has honoured five South African sportswomen with Ministerial Special Recognition awards for their excellence…
Former UN Director Urges More for Women Empowerment in Africa
According to the former Executive Director of United Nations Women, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the COVID-19 era has introduced a set of new challenges in…
UN Women chief calls for inclusion of women in new Afghan Government
UN Women chief Pramila Patten on Tuesday called on the Taliban leadership to include women in the upcoming governance structure.
