April 23
Africa: Guns Fueling Rape of Children, Women in War Zones - UN
VOA
Actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira told diplomats Tuesday that finding a child to sexually abuse in a conflict zone can cost less than one dollar. She urged… Read more »
West Africa: Period Poverty - Prioritizing Menstrual Health in Nigeria's Policy Agenda [analysis]
Daily Trust
As a predominantly healthy biological phenomenon and the most universal and peculiarly womanly experience, menstruation should not be a barrier to education or hinder a girl's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Caught Attempting to Sexually Assault Female Student
Premium Times
The university management has confirmed the development. Read more »
Uganda: How MDAs Have Performed Over Past Five Year
Nile Post
In a momentous development today, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has disclosed its findings on the compliance of Budget Estimates and Ministerial Policy Statements with… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris Olympics / d'Tigress Will Have Adequate Preparation - NBBF
Daily Trust
The Nigeria women's national basketball team, D'Tigress, will have adequate preparation ahead of the summer Olympic games in Paris, according to the head of the basketball… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Concert Urges Youths to Fight Drug Abuse, Early Marriages
The Herald
A concert was held to mark the launch of a campaign against drug and substance abuse, early marriages and gender-based violence in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, on Saturday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Women's Football in Fresh Turmoil
The Herald
Fresh problems have emerged at a time when domestic women's football should be celebrating a new lease of life following the setting up of a new interim committee. Read more »
Nigeria: 49-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Ogun
Daily Trust
A 49-year-old woman, Mrs Idowu Victoria, has been found dead after she allegedly hung herself on the ceiling fan inside her room in the Magboro area of Ogun State. Read more »
April 22
Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 6 [analysis]
IPS
Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking Gender Barriers Through Education
Africa Renewal
Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls Read more »
Africa: Sex Differences Don't Disappear As a Country's Equality Develops - Sometimes They Become Stronger [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The more gender equal a society is, the more similar men and women will be, adopting more similar interests, personality traits and behavioural patterns. Or so many people seem to… Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster's Female Heavy Duty Drivers Encourage Women
New Republic
-Says They, Too Can Become Like them Read more »
Nigeria: Women and Artificial Intelligence - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Daily Trust
In a recent article published in Daily Trust, penned by Dr Zaynab Ango, on April 8, 2024, titled 'Northern Nigeria: Let's stop killing women's dreams and future', a poignant call… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shut Down Cult Abusing Women, Girls - Says Village Headman Angry Over Apostolic Church
New Zimbabwe
A TRADITIONAL leader from Mashonaland West province is pleading with authorities to intervene and immediately shut down Madzibaba Ishmael's apostolic church, which allegedly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Opens Week-Long Camp to Empower Girls
The Herald
An electric atmosphere on Saturday enveloped the launch of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa's week-long national girls' camp aimed at equipping children from all provinces with… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Could It Be Rape If It's With Your Wife?! [analysis]
Vanguard
When did that man you married with such love and hope turn into a monster who couldn't stick to his vow to 'protect' you because he's now the one actually violating you? You hear… Read more »
Nigeria: Period Poverty - Millions Bleed in Silence As Prices of Sanitary Pads Hit the Roof
Vanguard
Women, girls risk genital tract infections - EXPERTS Read more »
April 19
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation [press release]
HRW
Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights Read more »
Liberia: Kagame Meets Liberia's Former President Sirleaf
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Friday, April 19, met with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of his participation in the Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum. Read more »
Liberia: House's Chairperson On Gender Wants Criminal Court 'B' Judge Impeached
Liberian Observer
The Representative of Bong County District #6, Moima Briggs Mensah, has asked the Plenary of the House of Representatives to impeach Criminal Court 'B' Judge Nelson Chinneh for… Read more »
April 18
Lesotho: Morai Speaks On Women, Child Abuse
Lesotho Times
--says one in three women have experienced GBV Read more »
Lesotho: Female Factory Workers' in Outcry Over Unpaid Maternity Leave
Lesotho Times
TRADE unions are disgruntled that government continues to discriminate against women working in the textile and private security sectors when it comes to maternity leave payment. Read more »
Africa: How Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi Is Transforming Africa's Media Landscape [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Changing the narrative, balancing stories to improve the lives of Africa's women and children positively: An interview with Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi, a Women in Media Network… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Makes Life Harder - in South Africa It's Likely to Bring Heatwaves, Water Stress and Gender-Based Violence [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa is feeling the impacts of global warming. Heat is frequent and more intense. Human-induced climate change made the severe 2015-2017 drought three to six times more… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Upholds Gender Equity Principles - Muchinguri-Kashiri
The Herald
The Government has made significant strides in addressing gender disparities that were disproportionately relegating women during colonial rule. Read more »