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.
Nigeria: I’m Raising My Boys to Never Be Entitled to Women’s Bodies – Chimamanda
[Vanguard] Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has reaffirmed her commitment to raising her sons with principles that promote gender equality and respect for women.
Ghana: Rwandan Women Expand ‘Walk With Me’ Art Exhibition to Accra
[New Times] Walk with Me’, an art project focusing on mental health and the community featuring 10 contemporary women artists from/ based in Ghana kicked off in Accra on Wednesday, March 5, after a successful first edition in Rwanda in 2023.
Africa: Women’s History Month Special Programming
[Afropop] Afropop Worldwide is proud to announce a special lineup of programs celebrating the extraordinary contributions of women in global music throughout March 2025 in honor of Women’s History Month.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Breaks 16-Year Jinx As First Woman to Win Mobo Best Int’l Act
[This Day] Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has won the award for Best International Act at this year’s MOBO Awards, the British award that honours achievements across “music of Black origins”.
Malawi: 45 Chiradzulu Women Graduate in Tailoring and Design Training Funded By Mrf-UK and Issa Foundation
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Relief Fund (MRF)-UK, in collaboration with its major donor, the Issa Foundation, has successfully graduated 45 women from Chiradzulu in tailoring and design training. The graduation ceremony, held at Maone Technical College in Chi…
Nigeria: I’ll Show Evidence I’m a Woman – Bobrisky Reacts to Trump’s Two Genders Order
[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s recent order recognizing only two genders–male and female.
Uganda: Karamoja Women Say Many Cultural Practices Hindering Realisation of Their Rights
[Nile Post] Women activists are trying to negotiate cultures that frustrate realisation of their rights.