{"id":39042,"date":"2026-03-10T16:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=39042"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:07:55","slug":"international-womens-day-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=39042","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Day: Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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. WOMEN’S EQUALITY . .<\/p>\n

A press survey by CPNN<\/p>\n

Here are the results from Africa<\/p>\n

AFRICAN UNION<\/p>\n

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\nThe African Union Commission (AUC), through its Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD), commemorated the International Women\u2019s Day 2026, under the theme \u201cHonouring Women of the African Union: Voices, Work and Community,\u201d 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\u2019s work.
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BENIN<\/p>\n

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\nBenin 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.
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BURKINA FASO<\/p>\n

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\nOn the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor\u00e9, addressed Burkinabe women via national television, outlining a concrete roadmap for their total emancipation.
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ETHIOPIA<\/p>\n

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\nEthiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, marked International Women\u2019s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline\u2019s 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\u2019s executives, women leaders, and women employees representing Ethiopian Airlines\u2019 workforce and partner organizations. The all women functioned flights are operated to Cairo, Djibouti, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Accra, Mumbai, Windhoek, and Dire Dawa. <\/p>\n

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KENYA<\/p>\n

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\nInternational Women\u2019s Day 2026 saw Kenya\u2019s digital space transformed into a gallery of appreciation. From high-profile socialites to gospel icons and content creators, the nation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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MALI<\/p>\n

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\nCelebration of International Women’s Day in Bandiagara, Mali. It was presided by the Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Ma\u00efga.
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MOAZAMBIQUE<\/p>\n

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\nFormer 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. <\/a> (Editor’s note: she organized the women’s movement of that country before going to South Africa to marry Nelson Mandela.)<\/center><\/p>\n

NIGER<\/p>\n

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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

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NIGERIA<\/p>\n

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\nHundreds of women across Kosofe Federal Constituency in Lagos State on Sunday marked the 2026 International Women\u2019s Day (IWD) with a solidarity walk from Maryland to Kosofe, celebrating women\u2019s strength, unity, and achievements.
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RWANDA<\/p>\n

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\nRwanda celebrates International Women\u2019s Day with walk and run in Kigali Rwanda, home to the world\u2019s highest share of women in parliament.
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SENEGAL<\/p>\n

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