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The Star Kenya
August 14, 2024
IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

wired
August 14, 2024
Instagram isn’t protecting women politicians from hate speech

A report found that Instagram left up 93 percent of violent comments toward female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office.

The Sun
August 12, 2024
Documentary on women in Nigerian politics debuts Aug 31

In a deliberate effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, WILAN Global is set to launch a documentary on women, who contested elections into various offices in Nigeria’s 2023 general e

The African
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa

Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.

Politico
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

The New York Times
August 6, 2024
Harris Officially Secures Democratic Party’s Nomination for President
Aljazeera
August 5, 2024
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of

News Central TV
August 4, 2024
Nigerian Minister advocates for greater inclusion of women in politics

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised the need for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, acknowledging their crucial role

National Press Foundation
August 1, 2024
National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

In both state and federal legislatures,