The Roots of Verbal Violence Verbal violence represents a complex social phenomenon deeply rooted in African patriarchal structures, going beyond mere linguistic aggression to become…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence: “It May Seem Trivial, but It Is Gender Violence”
November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a…
TIME honors AfDB’s Vice President of Finance
TIME has named the African Development’s Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Hassatou Diop N’Sele as one of the key “catalysts for climate…
Empowering Change: Rural Mozambican Women Lead the Way in Sustainable Beekeeping
Women are challenging stereotypes and proving that they are fully capable of managing beekeeping operations In the heart of Mozambique, women are courageously advancing toward…
Empowering Vulnerable Women in Sudan’s Red Sea State
UN Women Sudan, in partnership with the University of the Red Sea and with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), distributed 600…
The Cry of Girls: A Call to Action for Equality
Every year on October 11th, International Day of the Girl reminds us of the importance of defending the rights of millions of girls worldwide. While…
UNGA 79: UN Women honors African Development Bank Group President Adesina as HeForShe Champion
The United Nations Women organisation has named the African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina a HeForShe Champion for his work promoting gender equality…
African Development Bank appoints Nnenna Nwabufo as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Nnenna Lily Nwabufo as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, effective 04 October. Nwabufo, a…
10 Essential Pieces of Advice from a Mother to her Daughter: Ancestral Wisdom for Tomorrow’s Leaders
As we approach the International Day of the Girl (IDG 2024) on October 11, we at L’Africaine reflect on the precious legacy that an African…
United Nations, European Union, and World Bank Group Join Forces to End Violence Against Women and Girls
The United Nations, European Commission, and World Bank Group will make gender equality and ending violence against women and girls a priority of their cooperation…