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https://africa.cgtn.com/surge-of-women-presidential-candidates-signals-a-shift-in-african-politics/
September 18, 2025
Surge of women presidential candidates signals a shift in African politics

For much of her political life, Simone Gbagbo has been known as the combative partner of Côte d’Ivoire’s former president, Laurent Gbagbo. Her sharp rhetoric earned her the nickname “The Iron Lady.” Now, the onetime first lady is charting her own course.

Une des femmes en formation à Korhogo (Agence Ivoirienne de Presse)
November 21, 2022
Côte d'Ivoire-AIP/ Women from political parties trained in Korhogo for their participation in the 2023 local elections

Korhogo, Nov 18, 2022 (AIP)- The Coordination Committee for Women's Participation (2C2PF), began on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Korhogo, the training of 25 women with a view to their participation in the 2023 regional and municipal elections.