insert_link Namibia Namibia hosts women’s leadership summit Nalafem Namibia is hosting the Nalafem Summit today, attracting both local and international delegates. The summit serves as a platform for Africa's women leaders from various sectors, including politics and activism, to share best practices and foster collaboration between the public and civil society. Ministry of Information and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. todayJuly 1, 2024 36
insert_link Africa Burundi’s quota for women in politics has had mixed results, but that’s no reason to scrap it By Reginas Ndayiragije, University of Antwerp; Petra Meier, University of Antwerp, and Stef Vandeginste, University of Antwerp Since 2005, Burundi has set quotas to ensure that the country’s three ethnic groups (Hutu, Tutsi and Twa), as well as women, are represented in its parliament, central government and municipal administrations. Its constitution states that women should make up at least 30% of these institutions. The senate, Burundi’s highest chamber […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 5