The draw for the COSAFA zone qualifiers of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League has been completed. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Group A features South African giants and two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside Ntopwa FC (Malawi), Beauties FC (Namibia), and Zesco Ndola Girls (Zambia)….
Monrovia — The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into “chronically underfunded areas” of women’s health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The foundation’s commitment is U.S.$2.5 billion for health research and development, and will support more than 40 innovations, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income countries. “Investing in…
July 31st every year marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD). The annual celebration serves as a powerful moment to honor the unwavering spirit, resilience, and revolutionary contributions of African women in the ongoing struggle for liberation, justice, and self-determination. It also commemorates the founding of Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the vanguard of women’s emancipation on the…
The Trust’s advocacy work is rewriting the story of women’s economic advancement in Africa–one policy conversation, one partnership, and one life-changing commitment at a time. Behind each milestone lies not just a statistic but a network of dedicated women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and Trust staff, all driven by a shared vision: that when women thrive, communities…
The Technical Study Group (TSG) has announced the Best XI from the group stage of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024, currently taking place in Morocco. Set up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, the team showcases the tournament’s standout performers from a thrilling opening round that saw 45 goals scored across…
The 2024 women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. On Saturday in Berkane, Algeria play Ghana and defending champions South Africa take on Senegal in Oujda. “It’s the knockout stages…
The eight teams that have qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 are now confirmed: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Mali. Following an intense and gripping group stage, the tournament now moves into the knockout phase, starting Friday — with a coveted place in…
The Morocco-Democratic Republic of Congo match this Wednesday evening at the Stade Olympique in Rabat feels like a last chance. One point for the host country, zero for the DRC: the stage is set, and the equation is simple. To avoid premature exit from this TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), they must…
This Wednesday at 5pm (local time), the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia will host a much-anticipated clash between two ambitious African nations: Senegal and Zambia. A decisive match for the rest of their adventure in this TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON 2024 in Morocco. On the Senegalese side, confidence is in the air. The resounding opening…
The 13th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which starts on 5 July in Morocco, promises to be one of the most spectacular in history. At home, the Atlas Lionesses are dreaming of revenge, two years after a final lost in apotheosis. On the other hand, South Africa will defend…
