Women’s Participation in Political Leadership Must Go Beyond Mere Rhetoric

On the margins of the Annual Assemblies of the African Development Bank (ADB), the Bouaké Hall of the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire hosted a strategic meeting of the Network of African Women Leaders – Coalition of the Private Sector (AWLN-PSC). A high-level meeting that highlighted the network's ambitions to advance women's leadership in the African economy.

Women’s participation in political leadership must go beyond mere rhetoric

Liberian Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Musu J. Ruhle Liberian Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Musu J. Ruhle, has emphasised that women’s participation in peace and political processes must transcend mere symbolism. Speaking at the Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Peace Forum at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra on May 28, 2025, […] The post Women’s participation in political leadership must go beyond…

Allow women to speak freely in Parliament

Towards the end of last year, Zomba Malosa Member of Parliament (MP) Grace Kwelepeta stood up in Parliament and said she felt underrated by negative comments that some male MPs were making in the august House when she tried to contribute to an ongoing debate. She went on to appeal to male legislators to respect their female counterparts during parliamentary debates, arguing that the persistent underrating of women in Parliament, through disparag…

Women Representative Bill: A Crucial Step Towards Inclusive Governance in Nigeria, by Nafisat Bello - Economic Confidential

Women Representative Bill: A Crucial Step Towards Inclusive Governance in Nigeria, by Nafisat Bello   Gender inequality which has for long been a culture in our polity is becoming alarming, if not embarrassing, in recent years. Despite making up nearly half of the population, women hold only an infinitesimal fraction of seats in the National […] The post Women Representative Bill: A Crucial Step Towards Inclusive Governance in Nigeria, by Nafisa…

2027: Kalu reiterates Assemblys commitment to increasing womens seat to 182

Ahead of the 2027 poll, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly towards the increase in seats occupied by women in parliament. Kalu, who spoke when Lord CollinsThe post 2027: Kalu reiterates Assemblys commitment to increasing womens seat to 182 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Akpabio Reiterates Support For Greater Female Representation In Governance - Swift Reporters

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the importance of women’s representation and their crucial role in the development of the nation, stating that a lack of female participation in politics is a missed opportunity for progress. The Senate President also acknowledged the crucial role women play in leadership and governance, describing them as “better managers” and strong decision-makers. Akpabio made the remarks during an…