HEADLINES ZIMBABWEAN MARA MAKUNURA BECOMES MAYOR IN UK Zimbabwean born Mara Makunura breaks new ground as she becomes the first Black African female Mayor of Rushmoor Borough Council. This is according to the Observer news, This move inspires a new era of inclusive leadership EX-MINISTER CLEARED IN NIECE’S MURDER CASE…
On the second day of AWiM25, Friday, December 5, 2025, the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters came alive long before the sun rose over Addis Ababa. Delegates streamed through the Main Gate once more, but with a different kind of energy. Less of Day One’s anticipation, more of Day Two’s clarity. The issues at hand…
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM fields in Nigeria. It identifies successes, gaps, challenges and offers recommendations for further improvement. “It is no news that there is in existence, a gender disparity between men and women in the…
Anthony Rotolo, a professor from Syracuse University is offering the Dr. Who Class, an adventure for students who want to go through space and time exploring the cultural impact of the BBC series Dr. Who Rotolo calls the course an “un-class” as it is not officially a course offered by the university, although students can…
Kenyan female news anchors have been labeled “sirens”, “TV girls”, socialites” and other names. Does the public view of women in broadcast influence their career choices? A study conducted by Ms Robi Koki Ochieng’ from the United States International University in Kenya, interrogates these ‘unspoken rules’ that determine the employment and deployment of women journalists…
Ketu-Alapere is a very popular and densely populated area in Lagos state, Nigeria. It is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the state. Ketu is popularly known for its proximity to ‘Mile 12’ the major food and fruit market in Lagos. That is where Iya Bili*, a mother of two, sells agbo…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11 November 2025 Lagos, Nigeria African Women in Media Announces AWiM25 Conference at the African Union Headquarters Theme: Beyond Commitments: Advancing Policies for Gender-Safe Media Date: 4–5 December 2025 Location: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia African Women in Media (AWiM) is excited to announce the upcoming AWiM25 Conference, the continent’s leading…
Spotlight on Rwanda Rwanda has long been a beacon of progress in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. In alignment with the Kigali Declaration’s mission to…
It was a chilly morning in Mombasa County, the sun was just rising. The warm ocean breeze caressed the senses as an enchanting sight of a rainy night unfolded. This was a comforting embrace. My phone kept ringing. It was Dennis Mwangi, Fatma Bakari’s Communications assistant. My appointment was guaranteed, in 10 Minutes I was…
Traduit en français par Ngo Ngimbous Fidèle Juliette Cliquez pour lire en anglais C’est une journée de travail tout à fait normale dans une salle de rédaction au cœur de la ville de Nakuru, au Kenya. Depuis le troisième étage du Standard Media Group, on entend les véhicules rapides et les klaxons des boda boda…
Our reporter had a one on one interview with Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano, a versatile female media broadcaster, who dared the authority and went on with a LIVE TV program after she was ordered to stop. She is also a champion of the “Drug Free Arewa Movement” an NGO she sets up to fight drug abuse…
Speaking on the Gender, Security and Election Coverage panel at the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference, Channels TV’s news anchor, Ijeoma Onyeator questions the extent to which the structures and processes set up for election periods, are conducive enough for female journalists to do their work in covering the elections.
