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https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/tamil-nadu-election-gender-gap-in-candidate-selection/article71025032.ece
June 5, 2026
A new party, a familiar ceiling

Tamil Nadu just elected a new force.

https://www.namibian.com.na/online-trolling-silences-women-in-politics-says-theofelus/
June 5, 2026
Online trolling silences women in politics, says Theofelus

Online trolling and harassment are increasingly affecting how women participate in politics in Namibia, with some politicians saying the abuse has led to self-censorship, anxiety and reduced engagement on public platforms.

https://armenianweekly.com/2026/06/02/the-limits-of-gender-quotas-in-armenias-male-dominated-politics/
June 5, 2026
The limits of gender quotas in Armenia’s male-dominated politics

As Armenia moves toward another electoral cycle, the issue of women’s political participation has once again returned to the center of public debate.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/885151-electoral-act-gaps-money-politics-locking-women-out-of-2027-party-primaries-advocates.html
June 5, 2026
Electoral Act gaps, money politics locking women out of 2027 party primaries

A post-primary audit of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections has found that loopholes in the Electoral Act, costly nomination forms, consensus arrangements and money politics are limiting women’s participation and chances of emerging as candidates.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1499294/30-prospective-female-candidates-to-receive-traini.html
June 5, 2026
30 prospective female candidates to receive training and mentorship ahead of 2027 district level elections

Thirty (30) prospective female candidates are set to benefit from targeted training and mentorship under a new initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation and representation in Ghana’s local governance system ahead of the 2027 District Level Elections.

https://m.ajupress.com/amp/20260603234625107
June 5, 2026
Former justice minister Choo Mi-ae to become first female provincial governor in South Korea
https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/9a5ivno1h6
June 5, 2026
Women's empowerment must be given priority

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, UN System Coordination, and Programme Results, visited Bangladesh from 16–21 May this year.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/883689-analysis-again-nigeria-begins-another-electoral-cycle-without-resolving-womens-reserved-seats-bill.html
June 5, 2026
Again, Nigeria begins another electoral cycle without resolving women’s reserved seats bill

It’s a familiar pattern in the campaign for gender inclusion in Nigerian politics: a major reform proposal gathers momentum, draws public support, and then quietly stalls.

https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/10-women-elected-seats-won-by-women-are-doubled/
June 5, 2026
10 women elected – seats won by women are doubled

10 women MPs, five on behalf of the Labour Party and five on behalf of the Nationalist Party, have been elected in the 2026 general election.

Alicia Bugeja Said, Rosianne Cutajar, Miriam Dalli, Julia Farrugia and Alison Zerafa Civelli have been elected for the Labour Party.