Cape Town Cape Town is one of the world’s most unique tourist attractions, filled with warm skies, sea breeze and sandy picnics and of course the Table Mountain. Only a few years ago, its blue economy was affected by the harsh realities of climate change, altering how South African women gain access to water. Women…
Rédigé par Pretty Chavango Translated by Ngo Fidele Juliette Les mains de Faith sont calleuses, ses ongles sont tachés de terre et de minerai. Mais lorsqu’elle sourit, il y a quelque chose de doré dans son sourire, quelque chose de mérité. Chaque cicatrice sur ses doigts raconte une histoire : pas seulement celle de…
Two weeks ago, one of AWIM speakers— Anna Nimiriano, editor in Chief of Juba Monitor— summarized what she and other colleagues talked about concerning the inequality of women in the media in Africa. One of the panelists, Joy Kaguri, a human resource executive from Kenya’s Standard Media Group, now gives a step by step account…
Violence against women and girls is still a prominent issue in Nigeria. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde speaks on how the mistreatment of women and girls affects their peace and security and leads to larger impacts in other areas of their lives. She interviews experts and child rights activists to see what can be done to end…
Women with a disability can contribute to discussions and solutions around GBV and also require protection and safety as their human right to peace and security. Hope Nyimbili reports on this issue and speaks with experts. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with…
When passion meets purpose, our lives become meaningful and then impactful. I met Gloria Laker Aciro Adiiki. She is one of Uganda’s female journalists who has covered war stories. She narrates the story to AWiM News below: Gloria narrates, “As a former war and peace reporter during the northern Uganda LRA war, this is my…
HEADLINES ‘’The Fragile” Freedom of the Press in Burundi Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been released from Bubanza Prison after a presidential pardon. She was jailed for criticising Burundi’s government. Woman Airlifted After Elephant Attack Residents of Hwange, Zimbabwe, call for a review of the Parks and Wildlife Bill, after elephant tramples on a…
“If we focus less on leaving a good impression and focus more on presenting the best impression of who we are, we stand a chance of then giving people the truest, most authentic picture of ourselves”. Arit Okpo, is a television presenter, voice over artist, documentary filmmaker, TV producer, and current host of CNN African…
From Minna, a not-so-famous city in Niger State, Nigeria, the story of a young female journalist with a burning desire to make an impact in the world through her little means began and has since blossomed into full bloom. Justina Ashishana began her journalism career as an intern at The Nation newspaper in 2011 upon…
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode: AWiM Co-founder and CEO Dr Yemisi Akinbobola talks about…
HEADLINES Women and Girls in Sudan Disproportionately Impacted by Ongoing Conflict A recent publication disclosed that the ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a devastating toll on women and girls, with approximately 5.8 million displaced and a significant surge in gender-based violence reported. UN News Professor Medinat Salman Appointed as First Female Vice Chancellor of…
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…
