In Nigeria, as Cost of Living Rises, Women Migrate to Reusable Pads, Risking Menstrual Health
By Qosim Suleiman Advocates say the challenges faced by menstruating Nigerian women are multi-faceted and demand a comprehensive...
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Girl Africa
- May 29
- 1 min
Memounatou Ibrahima Makes History as the First Ever Female Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has elected its first ever female speaker. The new speaker,...
Girl Africa
- May 28
- 3 min
Mandisa Maya is on track to Become the First Female Chief Justice of South Africa's Judiciary
By Chris Erasmus Mandisa Maya is set to lead South Africa's judiciary for the next 10 years, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC),...
Girl Africa
- May 27
- 1 min
100 Young Women Married-off in Separate Ceremonies in spite of Pushback from Women's Rights Groups - Nigeria
At least 100 young women, including many orphans, have been married off in separate ceremonies in Nigeria, following widespread outrage...
Girl Africa
- May 23
- 3 min
Obstetric Fistula Survivors Strive to Regain Joy Post-Trauma, UNFPA Endures Interventions in Guinea
“It happened at the hospital. I realized I was leaking urine,” fistula survivor Kadiatou Bah told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and...
Girl Africa
- May 22
- 2 min
In Botswana, Activists Call for More Women to Run for Office as Elections Approach Highlighting Gender Inequalities
As Botswana prepares for general elections in October, the number of women running for office remains low. Political parties have...
Girl Africa
- May 16
- 2 min
Investigations Underway After Government Official Announces Mass Wedding for 100 Orphaned Girls - Nigeria
By Timothy Obiezu Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Women Affairs says it is investigating a plan by a lawmaker in central...
Girl Africa
- May 15
- 3 min
Across Africa, Antiquated Sexist Laws Stifle Progress in Women's Rights - Study Finds
Discriminatory family laws across parts of Africa are stalling progress on women’s rights in some countries, according to new research....
Girl Africa
- May 14
- 2 min
New Breast Cancer Genes Identified in Women of African Descent Creating Hope For Improved Detection
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one...
Girl Africa
- May 13
- 3 min
In Malawi, Pregnancy is Feared to be a Death Sentence for Disadvantaged Women - Activists Warn
By Stella Kamwana Maternal mortality burden in Malawi triggers fear and anxiety among poor pregnant women in rural areas, says a...
Girl Africa
- May 9
- 2 min
Fatou Baldeh, the Activist Fighting Against FGM in The Gambia is set to Receive Geneva Summit Women's Rights Award 2024
By Isaac Kaledzi, Africafeeds Gambian women’s rights activist Fatou Baldeh will be honored with the Geneva Summit Women’s Rights Award...
Girl Africa
- May 8
- 2 min
Major General Fatuma Ahmed Emerges as First Woman to Head a Military Service in Kenya
By Basillioh Rukanga, BBC News, Nairobi Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force. Maj Gen...
Girl Africa
- May 7
- 1 min
19-year-old Lisha Dachor On Track to Break World Record for Painting Over 4,000 nails in 3 Days
By Nkechi Ogbonna, BBC News, Lagos A Nigerian woman says she has painted over 4,000 nails in 72 hours in an attempt to break the world...
Girl Africa
- Apr 24
- 5 min
Meet Mary Katambi: From Surviving Boko Haram Captivity to Empowering Young Girls in Tech
It is never an easy thing to surmount the trauma of captivity, especially in the hands of the nefarious Boko Haram group known for its...
Girl Africa
- Apr 17
- 3 min
African Women are 130 Times More Prone to Maternal Mortality, UN Report Finds
African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America,...
Girl Africa
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Mariam Sonko is the Farmer Advocating for Women's Right in Senegal's Agricultural Sector
When Mariam Sonko’s father died when she was a young child, her mother struggled to take care of her and her siblings. As is the case...
Girl Africa
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Gambian Lawmakers Make Progress on Plans to Lift Ban on FGM Against Human Rights Concerns
Gambian lawmakers voted on Monday to advance to the next parliamentary stage a bill to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation...
Girl Africa
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Women are Closing the Gender Gap in the African Clean Energy Sector - Report Shows
Africa's fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with more women seizing employment...
Girl Africa
- Mar 12
- 2 min
In Malawi, More Young Women Face Increased Fatal Risks from Unsafe Abortions
By Penelope Paliani Kamanga Blantyre — Data from Blantyre District Health Office shows that the majority of people seeking post-abortion...
Girl Africa
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Gambian Government Eyes Lifting Ban on Female Genital Mutilation - Creating More Health Risks for Young Women and Girls
As the world celebrates Women's History Month, the Gambian government is discussing lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM)...
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