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Congolese Prison Rape Scandal: 268 Women Victimised

A devastating report reveals the widespread rape and sexual violence at Kinshasa’s Makala prison, has sparked urgent calls for improved protection and living conditions for women and girls in Congolese prisons. Human Rights Watch

Life Sentences for Gang Rape in Liberia

Two men, Emmanuel F. Saye and Emmanuel Nyanplue, have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Nimba County, Liberia, for the brutal gang rape of a pregnant woman. The case has drawn national attention. Reported by Front Page Africa

Drought Forces Zimbabwe’s Rural Communities to Rely on Indigenous Porridge

Zimbabwe’s severe drought has forced rural communities to turn to a traditional, nutritious porridge for survival. Known as “maworesa,” this indigenous mixture of baobab fruit, maize meal, sugar beans, and peanut butter has become a vital source of sustenance, particularly for pregnant women and children. According to New Zimbabwe

Economic Commission For Africa Empowers Women In Libya

The North Africa office of the Economic commission for Africa  has launched a capacity-building workshop for women, leading small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).This is in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade with focus on best practices and peer learning in export, digitization, and sustainable investments.APO GROUP AFRICA NEWSROOM

Turkish Agency Empowers South African Women

Women in South Africa are getting trained at a sewing workshop by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency at the Women’s Shelter within the King’s Hope Development Foundation, located in Tshwane , South Africa. APO GROUP AFRICA

Gender Parity to Unlock $287 Billion for Africa by 2030

Achieving gender parity in the workforce could boost Africa’s economy by $287 billion by 2030, according to a recent report. Addressing systemic barriers and empowering young women in the job market are crucial steps towards realizing this economic potential.