Nigeria: Author Interrogates Negative Effects of the Silence Culture
[This Day] An author and strategic communicator, Nono Ogochukwu Eloike, has radically interrogated the negative effects of the silence culture on women through her self-help book ‘Ichabod’.
Tunisia: Postcard From Cannes #2 – a Tender Tale of Women Surviving Migration in Tunis
[RFI] One of several films from the African continent shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky (Promis le ciel) in the Un Certain Regard category, is a powerful and rare portrait of three migrant women struggling to make ends meet…
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Makes List of Hollywood’s ‘Most Influential Women in International Film’
[Vanguard] Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has earned global recognition after being listed among The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film.”
Liberia: Miss Inter-University Vashe Weah Launches ‘Sheshelter’ Initiative to Provide Free Menstrual Pads for Female College Students in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Reigning Miss Inter-University, Vashe Weah, has launched her flagship initiative, SheShelter, aimed at ensuring all female college students across seven universities in Liberia have access to menstrual sanitary pads.
Zimbabwe: Former Beauty Queens Shine At Auditions
[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo — This year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe (MUZ) pageant has shattered traditional barriers by including single mothers and married women among its top 20 finalists, a historic milestone that reflects a profound shift in the loc…
South Africa: South Africa’s Ncazelo Mlilo Wins Global Honours At The Women Changing The World Awards
[Women Changing the World Awards] Mental health advocate Ncazelo Mlilo has been internationally recognised at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards, often described as the most prestigious for trailblazing women making extraordinary impact.
Kenya: Fashion – Aulgah Nato X Debra Sanaipei Unveil a Power Collection for the Modern Woman
[Capital FM] Fashion is more than fabric and stitches; it’s a language of self-expression, confidence, and empowerment. For women, it’s a statement of identity–one that evolves with every step, every ambition, and every bold choice. The right outfit d…
Liberia: Govt Suspends Poro, Sande Practices Nationwide Until 2026
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in a bid to address growing concerns over unregulated traditional practices, has announced a nationwide suspension of all activities related to Poro and Sande societies, effective April 30, 2025.
Namibia: Multichoice Celebrates Namibian Women in Film
[Namibian] A sparkling selection of the city’s women creators and creatives gathered at MultiChoice Namibia to honour Namibian women in film last week.
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah in History Books, Sworn in As First Woman President
[Namibian] Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah etched her name into the annals of history on Friday after being sworn in as the first woman president for Namibia since independence 35 years ago.