Category: Politics & Governance
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In the Sahel region of Africa, worsening violence and poverty — driven by displacement, hunger, and terrorism — are depriving women and girls of their rights to safety, education, and a viable future. The risks facing women and girls in this vast region are severe and systemic, with political instability, environmental degradation, and the decline…
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The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has hailed president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for her “outstanding leadership and commitment to inclusive governance”, following her appointment of several women to key ministerial positions. The PAP says the move has placed Namibia among countries with the most women-led cabinets on the continent. The praise came during a briefing hosted by…
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Amid the challenges faced by conflict-affected communities in Mozambique, women have emerged as strategic agents of change. Rabeca Gerente Almeida Thomas, 51, is one such transformative example. A pastor, mother, and respected community leader in Báruè district (Manica Province), Rabeca transitioned from faith leader to peacebuilder — a journey that symbolizes the power of local…
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To hear women’s voices in the political process, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs (DSRSG-P), Stephanie Koury, held a dedicated meeting with women community leaders in Bani Walid last Saturday. Participants underscored that presidential elections are essential to resolving the political impasse and called for the dissolution of all armed…
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Armed with shocking statistics and a mother’s determination, Meru Women Representative Hon. Karambu Kailemia has declared war on what she describes as Kenya’s most devastating youth crisis, launching an ambitious campaign to reach tens of thousands of young people in Meru County. Breaking from traditional anti-drug campaigns that rely on scare tactics and punishment, #KasoberTunawezabila…
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Women from several provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have delivered an advocacy note to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, calling for an end to the conflicts in eastern DRC. This document is the result of a collective effort by members of women’s associations and human rights organizations. The…
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In 2025, as crises multiply and conflicts become increasingly protracted, humanitarian aid budgets are being slashed across the board. Yet in many emergency settings, it is ordinary people – and especially women and girls – who are feeling the sharpest impact of these cuts. For those caught up in crises that have already been neglected for…
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Health workers at the UNFPA Tunaydbah field hospital in Sudan’s eastern Gedaraf state provided critical maternal health care as flooding worsens the refugee crisis caused by conflict (file photo). More than one million pregnant women in the country now lack access to basic services such as antenatal care, safe delivery, and postpartum care, according to the…
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Karua, a lawyer who is a potential candidate for Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, said she was expelled from Tanzania on Sunday ahead of attending opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial. Karua, a former justice minister who has been vocal about ‘democratic backsliding’ in East Africa, said her deportation was a sign that the authorities in Tanzania would…
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on illegal mining activities, stating that no one, regardless of status or political affiliation, will be spared if found guilty of environmental violations. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, made this declaration on Channel One Newsroom on April…
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