First Female Mayor of Tunis

The capital of Tunisia is likely to see its first female mayor, following the country's municipal elections this week.

As African countries push for respect and promotion of gender equality, political will is key to accelerate attainment of gender equality on the continent.

Whatever the outcome of Iraq's May 12 parliamentary elections, female candidates are guaranteed at least 25% of the seats, as per the country's constitution.

With this week's news that Newfoundland and Labrador veteran politician Eddie Joyce is being accused of harassment of at least one female MHA, it raises the question — what form can harassment of women take in the political sphere if it's not sexual?