Women leaders from across West Africa have called on Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) authorities to remove ...

Marriage in west Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society, and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant ...

The marginalisation of women has been a longstanding issue throughout history. Women have historically had less of a frontline role in society compared to their male counterparts. However, in the 21st ...

These range from strategies to ensure women’s and girls’ nutrition and food security needs are met to the recognition, ...

Recently, she was honored with the Best Female Trader in West Africa and Boss Girl in Forex awards from Deriv Broker, solidifying her standing as a leader in the forex industry. Born and raised in ...

WestlionCo has launched HERizon Africa, a women’s leadership movement aimed at championing women-led possibilities, promoting data-driven equity and advancing a continent where gender equality becomes ...

Lawmakers in the West African country had supported overturning the prohibition, but changed course on Monday after a vociferous campaign led by women. By Ruth Maclean Reporting from Dakar, Senegal ...

Yassin Fatty, a traditional practitioner of female genital cutting in the West African nation of Gambia, became the first to be convicted there. But her case led to a backlash and a popular campaign ...

The deaths of three girls have reinvigorated efforts to ban female genital mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone, where the practice is still widespread despite global efforts to eradicate it. This week ...

This story was originally published by Africa Feeds and this version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing partnership agreement. Africa is poised to seize an incredible ...