Category: Uhuru Watch
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially taken office as Namibia’s first female president, following her victory in last year’s election. Her win extends the governing party SWAPO’s 35-year rule in the country. The 72-year-old leader was sworn in on Friday during a ceremony attended by several African heads of state, including leaders from Angola, South Africa, and…
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Document Women Stands With Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
We at Document Women are deeply concerned about the handling of the sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. In addition to the case being dismissed for “procedural flaws”, the petitioner, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been suspended for six months without pay…
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Bogolo Joy Kenewendo: Botswana’s Economist Turned Minister
Kenewendo became the youngest minister in Botswana’s government when she was appointed as Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry in April 2018 at the age of 30.
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Bogolo Joy Kenewendo: Botswana’s Economist Turned Minister
Kenewendo became the youngest minister in Botswana’s government when she was appointed as Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry in April 2018 at the age of 30.
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The Inspiring Journey of Africa’s First Female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.
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The Inspiring Journey of Africa’s First Female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.
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How Domestic Violence Laws Impact Women’s Rights in Africa
In Africa, 17 countries have no laws that address domestic violence while 37 countries have laws that address this.
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Gaza’s Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Israel’s Hostilities
The Ministry of Health data as of November 3, 2023 lists that there have been 2326 women and 3760 children killed in the Gaza Strip out of 11,000+ reported deaths.
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Exploring Women’s Political Empowerment and the Electoral Democracy Index
The role of civil liberties and women’s liberalization needs to be given more attention in democracy promotion efforts, as new research suggests that a nation must first ensure gender-equal civil rights before transitioning to democracy.
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At The Helm: Nigeria’s Female Ministers
The Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2011 had the highest number with a total of 13 women out of 41 appointed ministers and the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2003 had just 5 women out of 33 appointed ministers.