The political situation in Madagascar is far from improving, after several unsuccessful attempts from national, regional and international mediators to resolve the political crisis during more than a year.
When Nick Clegg was asked last week to name his Fantasy Cabinet – in the event of a seismic explosion propelling him to Downing Street – he reeled off the names of some old favourites such as Paddy Ashdown, Chris Patten and even Labour's Andrew Adonis.
The only women to have played prominent roles in the four-week campaign have been the wives of the three main party leaders, but the attention paid to their hairstyles and clothes has not been matched by high-profile contributions from female MPs.
When the new cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government, KRG, was announced late last year, activist Khana Rahim had her pen ready to note how many of the new ministers would be women.
Two Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam members have suggested forming a caucus group to further promote women's rights in the Sultanate.
A nationwide call went out to Bahraini women yesterday, encouraging them to make a difference and run for the upcoming elections.They should also reach out
I have often wondered why few Nigerian women have demonstrated keen interest in political leadership. Why, for example, is the Nigerian political and public space dominated by men? It is a troubling question but it is not one that lends itself to easy answers.
Intense media scrutiny given to women legislators and uncalled-for portrayal of women as playing second fiddle to men by the media has been identified as a major factor that affects women's participation in politics.
South Carolina ranks last in the nation in the percentage of women holding elected office."Well, there are no lines for the bathroom, that is for sure," said Representative Nikki Haley.