Dr Maimuna Babangida explores how biased media coverage contributes to the under-representation of women in Northern Nigeria politics. The media is a vital instrument of social control. It controls voter perception of contestants and has often led to the marginalisation of women in political scenes. This story is part of the African Women…
The AWiM 2022 conference provided ample opportunity to address African women’s road to equality so far. Many of the conversations sought to examine the media landscape both from larger and smaller scales. Key topics such as online harassment, newsroom funding, and editorial relationships are factors that can make or break a story. South Africa South…
“Life is a test, never give up” Journalism is not for a faint heart! Every Female journalists around the world has a story to tell about the terrible ordeal they (have) had been through while in the line of their duties. Some say they missed opportunities, promotions or those ‘big’ assignments because they said no…
Soneni Gwizi also known as Thandeka by her radio listeners, is a broadcaster, media trainer and motivational speaker among other talents. AWiM News speaks to her to find out how she has been championing conversations and representation for persons with disability within African media. — The fragrant and appetising smell of a traditional Zimbabwean dish…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 18 July 2023 AWiM announces early bird tickets for its 7th annual conference African Women in Media (AWiM) is delighted to announce early bird tickets for the 7th African Women in Media conference. With the theme ‘Media and Gender Violence’, AWiM23 will hold in Marriott Kigali, Rwanda, from 30 November…
Traduit en français par Ngo Ngimbous Fidèle Juliette Cliquez pour lire en anglais Un matin chaud d’octobre à Nairobi, Chimwemwe Chidulen sort d’un bus, tenant un sac plastique contenant des documents, des vêtements et une détermination ardente de suivre. Deux ans plus tôt, on lui avait diagnostiqué un cancer du col de l’utérus au Malawi,…
Lagos While the rest of the world was grappling with socio-economic losses, among others, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Helen Jonah, a widow and mother of five, was concerned about the poor harvest in her farm located in the Agbetu area of Odeda Local Government Area in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. With her…
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…
Zahara Tunda, one of the award winners at the just concluded African Women in Media Conference lets us into her world as she talks about her background, professional journey and drive for data journalism in this interview. Kindly tell us about yourself My name is Zahara Tunda and I was born in 1994, in…
Ummy Maloba, county secretary of the Maendeleo ya Wanawake caucus in Bungoma. Growing up, Ummy Maloba always imagined herself at the forefront with a mission to support and uplift women. Her voice is calm, but her conviction is unwavering. “I have seen women suffer, and I want to help them speak out,” she says. Today,…
Kisumu In the busy Nyalenda slums in Kisumu City, elderly women are kneeling down on a white gunny bag, spreading some black substance. The 25 women and five men organised a group christened United Destiny Shapers (UDS) a community-based organisation that makes briquettes as an alternative source of clean and safe energy. This has been…
Bunso One cold Tuesday morning in the heart of the Eastern Region of Ghana, Bunso Junction, we meet Amina Yakobo who wants to curve a different path in the charcoal business. The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has experienced a 5 per cent adjustment recently pushing it to ¢0.14 (below $1) per kilogram on…
