From Sonia Dahmani, a Tunisian lawyer and political commentator who was arrested after a live broadcast on France24 for critiquing Tunisia’s standard of living, to Maryline Duma, briefly detained while covering Dahmani’s arrest — women journalists in North Africa face severe consequences for reporting on political issues. During…
Chimwemwe Mhango, is an aspiring Candidate for the Tchalo ward in Rumphi, a remote district located in Northern Malawi. As a woman, she understands the challenges women face in the society. ‘’I want to change things for the better, and I encourage fellow women and everyone in the ward to support my vision,” she said. …
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The history of political activism by women in Nigeria can never be told without the mention of certain women whose struggles in the early colonial era brought notable changes in social, political and economic policies. From the Aba women’s riot in December 1929, where women from…
HEADLINES Heroic Rescue of Women and Children from ADF The Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued ten individuals, including women and children, from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern DRC. This mission, marked by bravery and precision, also provided medical care to…
Politics is not for the faint-hearted. It is a filthy arena where deceit, propaganda and backstabbing thrive. This feature brings out the challenges women face whenever they try to join politics in Kenya and how to overcome them. To excel in Kenyan politics, one must have a thick skin to withstand the setbacks, deep pockets…
Violence against women in elections This feature story highlights the challenges women in politics in Kenya face during and after elections. It also paints a murky picture of how pre-election violence and post-poll chaos affected women in the Mt Elgon region of Kenya. This story is part of African Women in Media (AWIM)/Luminate Young Women…
They overcame a lot of hurdles to emerge victorious. For Nigerian women in politics, the road to success in the electoral process is long, expensive and exhausting. From being an aspirant and contestant in the party primaries to becoming a candidate, there is indeed a story to tell. How did the five female lawmakers at…
More women are putting themselves forward for elections more and more, yet their numbers are still far behind those of men since they are still sidelined in decision-making. This story is part of African Women in Media (AWIM)/Luminate Young Women in Politics Media Project
The more insecurity in the nation, the more difficult it is for women in politics. The female gender is often pushed aside when it comes to matters that concern leadership policies and political decisions of the country. The cycle of elections in Nigeria is often accompanied by Violence and loss of lives and properties. The report…
Emotional Intelligence is a tool that plays a pivotal role in building women in politics The story explores how leaders with high emotional intelligence are adept at inspiring and motivating their teams, resolving conflicts, and adapting to change and how this can boost women’s participation in the political scenes. This story is part of the…
Breaking the cultural norms. The story walks us through the biases and norms that affect the way the position of women in a decision-making table is handled in Western Kenya. As the sun slowly descended behind the horizon, the sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas of arranged pink and purple hues. The rays of light…
The elusive two-thirds gender rule The Kenyan National Assembly still fails to meet the Constitutional two-thirds gender requirement for elective and appointive positions. This story explores if the country will be able to attain the two-thirds gender rule with the provisions in the constitution. Over the years women have not been actively and fully taking…
