Kenya: The Karate Grannies of Korogocho, Fighting Back At Any Age
[RFI] In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends’ arms, but…
Zimbabwe: Mutasa Clan Commended for Female Traditional Leaders
[The Herald] GOVERNMENT has commended the Mutasa people for embracing inclusivity in traditional leadership by appointing women to headmanship positions, with two substantive headwomen now in place, and several others awaiting full recognition.
Nigeria: In Partnership With Women in Arts, Nollywood Filmmaker Champions Gender-Equitable Storytelling
[This Day] Nollywood has long been Nigeria’s cultural engine, churning out stories that mirror, magnify, and sometimes mythologise everyday life. Yet, for all its global reach, the industry still carries a blind spot: the female perspective. Too often,…
South Africa: Search Underway for Driver in Fatal KwaZulu-Natal Crash – South African News Briefs – August 25, 2025
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Tanzania: Girls’ School Opens Modern Library Through Read – Karimjee Partnership
[Daily News] Zanzibar — Students at Ben Bella Girls’ Secondary School in Stone Town, Zanzibar, now have access to a modern, well-equipped library, thanks to a collaborative effort between Read Tanzania and the Karimjee Foundation.
Nigeria: Minister Wants More Investment in Women Artisans
[Leadership] Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said empowering women artisans is not an act of charity but a strategic economic imperative. She highlighted the immense potential of Nigerian women in driving national prosperity.
Liberia: ‘Promoting Diversity’ – Chi Holds Cultural and Art Festival As Female Lawmakers, Diplomats Back Inclusion Initiative
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — In a stirring call for national unity and social harmony, the Community Health Initiative (CHI) on Thursday, July 10, hosted a one-day Cultural and Art Festival under the theme “Diversity and Inclusion.” The event, held at…
Nigeria: Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative for Women Shaping Africa’s Music Future
[Leading Vibe Initiative] Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems, announces today the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a groundbreaking platform designed to support, connect and amplify young women in music acr…
Nigeria: 2Baba Apologises to Natasha After Viral ‘Men Not Built for One Woman’ Comment
[Premium Times] “… A man can genuinely love a woman completely but still find it difficult to be with only her sexually.”
Nigeria: ‘I Once Had Multiple Women’ – Daniel Etim-Effiong, Nollywood Star
[Vanguard] Popular Nollywood actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong, has opened up about a phase in his life when he had multiple women.