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[Nyasa Times] Malawi women's football superstar Temwa Chawinga has broken her silence and fiercely defended her decision to miss the Scorchers' upcoming international friendly matches against Tanzania, insisting that honesty…
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Dodoma -- WOMEN'S empowerment groups across the country have secured a staggering 136.01bn/- under the government's 10 per cent local government loan scheme over a 21-month period, smashing…
June 2, 2026
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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- More than 200 women political aspirants from across Liberia's 15 counties convened in Paynesville on 27 May 2026 for the National Networking and Experience-Sharing Forum for…
June 2, 2026
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[The Point] Director general of the Petroleum Commission, Cany Jobe, has been awarded the Leading Woman in African Energy Award at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, held in London from…
June 1, 2026
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[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has partnered with United Nations Children's Fund and Mother Pattern College of Health Science to launch a new Child Protection…
June 1, 2026
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[Liberian Observer] In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI), in partnership with Medica Liberia, Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, and Frontline Women, successfully hosted a one-day…
May 29, 2026
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[Namibian] A gripping FNB Women Super League season reaches a fitting finale tomorrow when Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos battle it out for the title.
May 29, 2026
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Health and Medicine
[GroundUp] 15 women from Khayelitsha marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day
May 28, 2026
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Children and Youth
[UCT] Sexual violence perpetuated against the boy child is not rare in South Africa, and like young girls, their needs must be prioritised equally.
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] On a basketball court in Rwanda, Fatuma Ella Mukamugema once focused solely on coaching young girls and helping them improve their game. Today, she sees the sport through…
May 28, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[The New Humanitarian] Sokoto, Nigeria -- "My husband was everything. Now I sell what is left just to survive."
May 28, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[The Point] Seventy-five rural women fish processors have completed a three-week training on the FAO-Thiaroye Fish Processing Technique, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and improving product quality.
May 27, 2026
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Namibia
[Namibian] The FNB Women Super League goes down to the wire this weekend when Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos will battle it out for the title.
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Dawn] - Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, honored the women of the Ministry on Mother's Day, lauding them as "women of value, virtue, and strength"…
May 26, 2026
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Governance
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Friday, 29 May, officially launch the 70 Years Commemoration of the 1956 Women's March.
May 26, 2026
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Namibia
[Namibian] The inaugural 'Inspired By Sessions' public dialogue event will bring prominent Namibian women leaders to Windhoek this Saturday to discuss personal growth and leadership.
May 26, 2026
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Botswana
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has approved a one-stop centre for
May 26, 2026
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Agribusiness
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity Group Holdings and MicroSave Consulting have launched a new initiative aimed at improving access to financing, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing productivity in Kenya's fisheries…
May 26, 2026
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Africa
[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Millions of African women live under laws that deny them equal rights at home. A well-funded global movement is working to make sure it stays that…
May 26, 2026
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East Africa
[Nile Post] Calls for gender balance dominated Parliament on Monday as a section of legislators pushed for the election of a woman Deputy Speaker, arguing that the top leadership of…
May 25, 2026
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HIV-Aids and STDs
[Health-e] For Tovhowani Makondo (34) from Hakhakhu Tshifume in Limpopo's Vhembe
May 25, 2026
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Liberia
[Liberian Observer] The Finance and Development Planning Minister have praised the women of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for their dedication, professionalism, and sacrifices in service to Liberia,…
May 25, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Low participation of women in agricultural mechanization is emerging as a major concern in northern Uganda, despite increasing adoption of modern farming technologies aimed at boosting…
May 25, 2026
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Governance
[Leadership] The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of thousands of women, including persons with disabilities, through skills-acquisition programmes, small-scale business support, and strategic partnerships…
May 25, 2026
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Children and Youth
[Premium Times] Obstetric fistula, often referred to as a 'childbirth injury,' is an abnormal hole between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum, caused mainly by prolonged, obstructed labour…
May 25, 2026
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Africa
[RFI] Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the…
May 25, 2026
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East Africa
[Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- By Rana S. for Radio Dabanga
May 25, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] The Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) is making waves with its mobile legal aid clinics, and the recent visit to Tanji is a testament to the…
May 22, 2026
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Education
[Premium Times] The call comes amid growing concerns over menstrual health challenges affecting girls and women across Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities where sanitary products remain unaffordable for many families
May 22, 2026
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East Africa
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga has written an emotional open letter to her Siaya counterpart James Orengo, calling for reflection, dignity, and respect for women in leadership…
May 22, 2026
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East Africa
[Nile Post] Let us talk about something most women feel, however, few say out loud. After childbirth, most women notice changes down there. Looseness. Reduced sensation. Discomfort during intimacy. A…
May 22, 2026
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East Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Women have asked the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to ensure gender balance when electing the Speakers of the 12th Parliament following the withdrawal of outgoing…
May 22, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Members of Parliament have called for stronger use of evidence and gender analysis in public budgeting, stressing that gender-responsive budgeting is not about dividing resources equally between men…
May 22, 2026
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Angola
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Handball Federation (FAAND) under its strategic development plan aims to ensure that the country reach by 2030, a place among the top five national teams…
May 21, 2026
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Nigeria
[Leadership] Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, Nigeria women's national basketball team, will begin their quest for global glory against South Korea after the release of fixtures for the forthcoming FIBA…
May 21, 2026
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Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Communities in Mzimba South have hailed the Mtukula Pakhomo social cash transfer initiative as a powerful driver of economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and financial independence among vulnerable women…
May 20, 2026
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