Daring to Invent the future – Kah Walla
There were other women before her. We saw one in 1992, we saw another in 2004 but she was the first woman whose presidential bid in Cameroon drew national and international attention. Kidnapping and water cannons could not stop her. Blackmail, slander, corruption & other vices, which play against other […]
International Women’s Day 2014 : INSPIRING CHANGE (Photo gallery)
Women’s equality has made positive gains in Cameroon and the world at large. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action. Photo credits- Comfort Mussa
Priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon
By Comfort Mussa Yaounde, Cameroon – As part of week long activities to mark IWD 2014, the British High Commission in Yaounde organized a roundtable discussion on the priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon – chaired by the Chargé D’Affaires, Mrs. Allison Marriott. Speaking on behalf of the Minister […]
Woman eh – Girl power !
By Comfort Mussa Have you ever wondered about what young girls in Cameroon have to say about Violence against Women and girls? I have. I was more than happy when my friend & CEO of Gender Danger, Chi Yvonne Leina told me that this year for IWD commemoration in Cameroon, […]
Call for applications – 2014 MILEAD Fellowship for young African women leaders
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa, announces its annual call for applications for the 2014 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in […]
Women on the Rise in African Politics
Women are breaking into the “boys club” of the African presidency.Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.`Currently Africa has three female presidents, tackling everything from security to corruption Read more :http://www.voanews.com/content/women-on-the-rise-in-african-politics/1847360.html
Meet Catherine Samba Panza CAR’s new interim President
The former mayor of Bangui is the first woman to lead the country. Her duty will be to get that country back on its feet after a year of near mayhem . Read more : http://world.time.com/2014/01/23/meet-catherine-samba-panza-central-african-republics-new-interim-president/