- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – President of the Republic of Liberia
- Joyce Banda – President of the Republic of Malawi
- Catherine Samba-Panza – Interim President of the Central African Republic
There is progress here and there on the continent regarding women's rights . We must go much further to ensure greater gender equality in Africa. It is not just a matter of justice....When women take their rightful place at the negotiating table, in the parliament and in leadership positions across society, we can unleash Africa’s enormous potential..." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Source: Daily Nation
Employers in Nakuru County will be compelled to have a 50 per cent representation of women in the decision making structures of their firms if the county assembly assents a new Bill.
Source: The Monitor
Ms Zamzam Dahir Mohamoud was on Sunday elected the first woman member of Somalia's Upper House.
Source: Daily Observer
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s constitutionally dictated absence at the upcoming 2017 presidential election will not be missed, gender-wise, as the first female aspirant has emerged saying that she has the requisite credentials and is prepared to lead the country.
Source: CS Monitor
When it comes to gender parity in legislatures, Africa as a region has more than doubled the percentage of women in the past 20 years, to about one quarter.
Source: News24
The reworked Traditional Courts Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament before the end of the year, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services said on Wednesday.
Source: Capital News
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct 14 – Is giving women a seat at the table of decision making enough?
Certainly not.
Source: News24
Cape Town - The reworked Traditional Courts Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament before the end of the year, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services said on Wednesday.
Rwanda will back the candidature of Dr Amina Mohammed, the Kenyan Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet Secretary for the position of African Union Commission Chairperson.
Source: Daily Monitor
General Wamala said women serving in the forces should double their efforts and be appointed to higher ranks.
Source: The East African
At least three eminent women are set to join President Paul Kagame's team that is charged with spearheading reforms at the African Union.
Source: UNSOM
Somali women leaders have called for a stop to politicization of the 30 percent gender rule.