International Women’s Day: Africa

. WOMEN’S EQUALITY . .

A press survey by CPNN

Here are the results from Africa

AFRICAN UNION

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD), commemorated the International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Honouring Women of the African Union: Voices, Work and Community,” recognising the diverse contributions of women across all levels of the institution. The celebration, held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, highlighted the vital roles women play in sustaining the Union’s work.

BENIN

Benin authorities officially launched the activities of the 31st edition of International Women’s Day in Cotonou, in the presence of the Vice-President of the Republic, Mariam Chabi Talata.

BURKINA FASO

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, addressed Burkinabe women via national television, outlining a concrete roadmap for their total emancipation.

ETHIOPIA

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, marked International Women’s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline’s 8 decades in service. Ethiopian celebrated the occasion and announced the launch of the flights at a grand event held on the evening of 07 March 2026 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by government officials, the airline’s executives, women leaders, and women employees representing Ethiopian Airlines’ workforce and partner organizations. The all women functioned flights are operated to Cairo, Djibouti, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Accra, Mumbai, Windhoek, and Dire Dawa.

KENYA

International Women’s Day 2026 saw Kenya’s digital space transformed into a gallery of appreciation. From high-profile socialites to gospel icons and content creators, the nation’s celebrities took a break from their usual programming to honour the women who anchor their worlds. While the global theme focused on “Rights and Justice,” the Kenyan scene was deeply personal, highlighting the roles of mothers, daughters, and partners in the lives of the famous.

MALI

Celebration of International Women’s Day in Bandiagara, Mali. It was presided by the Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga.

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MOAZAMBIQUE

Former Mozambique first lady and Graca Machel Trust founder Graca Machel speaking during the International Women’s Day celebrations in Maputo Mozambique on March 9th 2026.

NIGER

The Minister of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity, Ms. Sidikou Ramatou Djermakoye Seyni, presided over the launch ceremony of the 2026 International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, 2026, under the national theme: protection of the rights of women and girls in a context of refounding as a guarantee of lasting peace.

NIGERIA

Hundreds of women across Kosofe Federal Constituency in Lagos State on Sunday marked the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a solidarity walk from Maryland to Kosofe, celebrating women’s strength, unity, and achievements.

RWANDA

Rwanda celebrates International Women’s Day with walk and run in Kigali Rwanda, home to the world’s highest share of women in parliament.

SENEGAL

International Women’s Day celebrated by the APR women’s movement, linked to the political party of the President.

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