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Middle East and North Africa

July 5, 2014
Nigeria: Female Politician Declares Interest in Orlu Senatorial Seat

A female politician and former member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Juliet Nnenne Obasi-Akano, spoke at at her country home, Abajah in Nwangele Local Government Area, while marking her formal declaration for the Senate race of Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State in 20

July 4, 2014
Burundian Women Want a Greater Say in Running of Country

As Burundi heads towards the 2015 general elections, and despite a quota of 30 percent women’s representation in parliament, women in this southeast African nation feel that they are yet to have a significant say in the management of their country.

July 3, 2014
Kabwila elected chair Woman Caucus: Malwai Parliament adjourns

Malawai Congress Party (MCP) member of Parliament for Salima NorthWest constituency, Dr Jessie Kabwila, has been elected as new chairperson for Women Caucus in Parliament.

July 2, 2014
Rwanda: Kagame - Women Empowerment More Than Just the Number of Women in Leadership

President Paul Kagame has said that women's 64 per cent representation in Rwanda's Lower House should not be seen as an end in itself with regard to women empowerment in the country.