Sony Music Supports Women in African Music through Business Skills Programme
Sony Music Africa has partnered with a not-for-profit pan-African women empowerment platform, The Women of Music Business (WOMB), to launch a new ‘masterclass’ training programme, supporting women working in the African music industry and helping to build the next generation of senior female music executives in the continent.
Pope of Alexandria Signs Declarations for Family Planning Support and End FGM
Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria, and Patriarch of the See of St Mark signed three declarations to support family planning and combat female…
Ellen Sirleaf: An Amazon’s Journey in Active Politics and Leadership
By Alkali Amana In 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the 24th President of Liberia, ushering in an era in Africa that offered hope to…
Malian Government Challenged in West Africa’s Top Court over FGM
Mali’s failure to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM) is being challenged in West Africa’s highest court by rights groups, who accused the country on…
Nigeria: Authorities Appoints New DG for National Center for Women Development
The Federal government has appointed a new Director-General for the National Center for Women Development (NCWD). The appointment of Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir was…
Sony Grants Scholarship to Women Students in Indian Institute of Science
Sony India Software Centre Pvt Ltd (SISCPL) has established five fellowships in the broad area of computing sciences for women M Tech students at…
Rachael Blackmore Makes History as First Female Jockey to Win Grand National
A Hollywood fantasy turned into reality when Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win Britain’s gruelling Grand National horse race, breaking down…
Why Are Black African Women Choosing to Marry Outside of Their Race? The Truth About Racism in Africa
Wherever you go in Africa, more and more Black African women are choosing to date outside of their race. Reason’s may vary from “White…
Classic Female Legacy in the Business World
By Aditi Maheshwari Lelemba Phiri a Zambian-born business owner, an award-winning educator, writer, keynote speaker and gender-lens investor is flexible and open enough to…
Morocco Celebrates Approval to Host Maiden Caf Women’s Champions League
The 2021 Africa women’s club tournament will be staged in North Africa in November, as confirmed by FRMF on Wednesday.
UN Receives $300,000 from India for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
India has contributed USD 300,000 to the United Nations agency for gender equality and women empowerment, a contribution lauded by the UN entity.
‘Gender Discrimination Can Affect Crop Yields’- Research Reveals
A team of researchers have discovered that with the right advice and resources, yields can be boosted for entire communities – through these changes…
