Agence France-Presse on MSN22h
Women step into the ring at west African wrestling tournament
Legs taut, backs bent at the waist, the wrestlers slowly stretched out their arms towards each other, searching for a grip ...
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Women’s History Month: Flora Nwapa, matriarch of contemporary African literature
In 1966, a young Nigerian woman did what no African woman had done before, she published a novel with an international press.
The Punch on MSN13h
Niger to reserve LG vice-chairmanship positions for women
Ahead of the Niger State local government election, Governor Umaru Bago has said all LG vice-chairmanship positions will be reserved for women.The government made the pledge in a statement on Thursday ...
AllAfrica on MSN2d
Gender in Focus - How My African Development Bank Journey Brings Africa Gender Index Statistics to Life
Announcement - When I joined the Bank more than 12 years ago, I was struck by the incredible potential of Africa's women. I've witnessed firsthand how our advocacy, investments, and commitment to ...
The Punch Newspapers2d
Niger partners AWITS to empower women in tech
The Niger State Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Digital Economy has partnered with African Women in Tech Sales to equip women in the state with technology sales skills, fostering their ...
The Whistler4d
N’Delta Women Raise Alarm Over Oil Pollution-Related Fertility Issues
As the world marks International Women's Day, women in the Niger Delta region have said theg are experiencing severe fertility issues due to oil pollution. Emem Okon, Executive Director of Kebetkache ...
Women’s education is essential to defeating extremism in Africa
Victory against terrorist organisations demands collaboration between governments, faith leaders and civil society ...
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Rafatu Inusah elected Head of Women's Rugby at Union of West African Rugby Federations
In a historic election held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Friday, March 7, 2025, Ms. Rafatu Inusah, Director of the Ghana ...