Amanda du-Pont Champions GBV Shutdown with Six-Figure Donation: ‘This Fight Is Personal’ South African actress and entrepreneur Amanda du-Pont has thrown her substantial influence and financial resources behind a nationwide gender-based violence (GBV) shutdown scheduled for November 21st, declaring the cause “personal” in her ongoing advocacy against sexual and physicalContinue Reading
South Africa’s GBV National Shutdown: Activists Push Back Against ‘Keyboard Warrior’ Criticism As South Africa prepares to host global leaders for the G20 Summit, a different conversation is dominating national discourse—one about survival, safety, and the urgent need to address gender-based violence. On Friday, 21 November, women and LGBTQI+ communityContinue Reading
Gen Z’s Global Uprising: A Demand for Schools and Hospitals Over Superyachts A new generation is drawing a line in the sand. From the sun-baked streets of Morocco to the political epicenters of Madagascar, a wave of youth-led protests is reshaping the global conversation about inequality. Their message, distilled intoContinue Reading
ECOWAS and SWEDD+ Nations Unite to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment in West Africa ECOWAS and SWEDD+ Nations Forge United Front Against Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment Dakar, Senegal – October 6, 2025 In a powerful demonstration of regional solidarity, West African nations are escalating their fight against gender-basedContinue Reading
BUK Vice Chancellor Urges Nation to Emulate Senator Barau’s Educational Empowerment Initiative BUK Vice Chancellor Urges Politicians and Business Leaders to Emulate Senator Barau’s Landmark Scholarship Programme In a powerful address that resonated with urgency and hope, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has issuedContinue Reading
Niger Delta Youths Protest at NNPC Towers, Demand CEO’s Resignation Niger Delta Youths Stage Major Protest at NNPC Towers, Demand CEO’s Resignation In a dramatic display of dissent, youth leaders from the Niger Delta region brought Nigeria’s capital to a standstill on Wednesday as they staged a massive protest atContinue Reading
Linessie Phiri: A Beacon of Hope for Girls in Rural Malawi Linessie Phiri: A Beacon of Hope for Girls in Rural Malawi Growing up in a rural setting presents a unique set of challenges, especially for young girls. In many parts of the world, cultural norms, economic hardship, and limitedContinue Reading
Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking Menstrual Health Policy: A New Era for Women’s Dignity and Health Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking Menstrual Health Policy: A New Era for Women’s Dignity and Health In a landmark move for gender equality and public health, the Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled the nation’s first-ever National Policy onContinue Reading
“`html How Social and Wellness Clubs Are Fostering Black Joy and Community in the Digital Age The Rise of In-Person Connection in a Remote Work World In an era where Zoom calls and Slack messages dominate professional interactions, many are rediscovering the irreplaceable value of face-to-face connections. While digital platformsContinue Reading
“`html Tems on Breaking Barriers: “Women Can Be in Any Space They Want” Nigerian Superstar Opens Up About Challenges and Empowerment in Music and Beyond Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems has candidly discussed the systemic challenges women face in the music industry while unveiling her ambitious plan to reshape the landscapeContinue Reading
