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The feminisation of African politics

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November 30, 2018

The feminisation of African politics

BAMAKO/TORONTO – Last month, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a new cabinet; ten of the 20 positions went to women.

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BAMAKO/TORONTO – Last month, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a new cabinet; ten of the 20 positions went to women.

November 30, 2018
Nigerian women in politics call for gender responsive reporting

In the build up to the 2019 general elections, Nigerian women have thought it wise that if nothing is done urgently, the few women that were lucky to secure their party tickets may not get the kind of publicity they deserve to win during the 2019 gen

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November 30, 2018
Malawi: CCJP calls for support for female candidates in 2019 elections

By Sylvester Kumwenda

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More women in diplomatic corps will benefit everyone

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November 30, 2018

More women in diplomatic corps will benefit everyone

The “old boys’ network” is pervasive and insidious – but it is still very real, even if it has diminished in power, thanks to the rise of women in senior positions and the momentum of those championing women in the workplace.

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The “old boys’ network” is pervasive and insidious – but it is still very real, even if it has diminished in power, thanks to the rise of women in senior positions and the momentum of those championing women in the workplace.

November 30, 2018
USA: A historic number of women were elected in 2018—these four are expected to run for president in 2020

The 2018 midterm election included a wave of victories for female candidates and major upsets across the country.

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November 30, 2018
Cristina, a survivor of domestic violence, is 24 and has never voted before

When he got to beat me, first he was grabbing my hair to hold me still, so he could beat me harder. I was trying to protect my belly, so he couldn’t hurt the child I was carrying.

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November 30, 2018
Ending impunity for violence against women in elections in Zimbabwe

By Cait Davin,

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Indigenous congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland reflects on historic win

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November 30, 2018

Indigenous congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland reflects on historic win

Haaland was 1 of 2 Native American women to be elected to the U.S. congress on Tuesday

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Haaland was 1 of 2 Native American women to be elected to the U.S. congress on Tuesday

November 29, 2018
Kenyan MPs block drive for more women in politics

NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Low turnout scuppered a vote guaranteeing Kenyan women more seats in parliament on Wednesday, with campaigners saying it was “a dark day” for citizens in the east African nation.

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