Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
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Africa: A Life of Impact Honoured: Bineta Diop Receives the African Women Impact Award 2026
There are moments in history when an award means more than an individual achievement. When the honour being given carries the weight of thousands of voices, the grief of communities shattered by conflict, and the quiet, persistent courage of women who refused to be erased. This was one of those moments. On International Women’s Day…
Africa: Une Vie d’Impact Honorée : Bineta Diop reçoit le prix Women of Impact in Africa
Il est des moments dans l’histoire où une récompense signifie bien plus qu’un accomplissement individuel. Des moments où l’honneur décerné porte le poids de milliers de voix, la douleur de communautés brisées par les conflits, et le courage silencieux mais persistant de femmes qui ont refusé d’être effacées. Ce 8 mars 2026 fut l’un de…
Africa: At Women of Impact in Africa Award, South African Anti-Apartheid Activist Urges Young Africans to Push Borders
At the Arise News Women of Impact in Africa 2026, revered South African anti-apartheid activist Sophie Williams-De Bruyn called for African youths to take risks and push borders. In her acceptance speech as one of the honourees, she urged the continent’s youth to see themselves as the future, adding that “the future is bright.” Williams-De…
Africa: Women and Wealth – What Stands in Their Way and How to Overcome It
You’ve probably heard the saying, “The rich become richer, while the poor become poorer”. It’s about how uneven financial progress can be. One of the reasons behind financial inequality is the gender pay gap, but the wealth gap is even more revealing. It explains why disparities persist between the rich and the poor. Wealth –…
Africa: How a World Bank Program Is Turning Creativity Into Jobs for Women in Sierra Leone
By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone’s CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst. Amena is a young fashion designer based in Sierra Leone’s bustling Freetown. With their alluring patterns and vibrant colors, it is impossible to look away from Amena’s designs. When she first…
Women defying odds to reach highest success level
Stockbusters | Istock | Getty Images The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim…
Africa: Women Deliver Calls for Global Systems to Put Communities First This IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” , Women Deliver is calling for changes in how global systems operate and how power and resources are distributed. Women Deliver CEO Maliha Khan said the world is at a decisive moment. “Across the world, hard-won…
Top-ranked Canadian women upset by Sweden in curling semifinals
The top-ranked Canadian women couldn’t overcome “straighter” ice and a sharp Sweden squad, and now the country’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Games. With Canada already shut out of the mixed team event medals, Rachel Homan’s team was upset by Anna Hasselborg’s Sweden…
Africa: “Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance”- Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis
Addis Ababa — On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance.” The dialogue on February 13th brought together continental institutions, global partners, and Africa’s current and former female Heads of State to…