Africa

Demilitarization
Analysis 24/03/2023

Women at the forefront of politics: the organizing work of the Sahrawi women

On her article, El-Ejla Chejh Alla (Ayla Chejh) talks about the operation of the National Union of Sahrawi Woman, and their struggles during war times

Demilitarization
Video 17/02/2023

A Flag in the Sand: Sahrawi Women Building Sovereignty

Video depicts the everyday lives and stories of women who live in Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria

Food sovereignty
Analysis 17/12/2022

Digitalization of Agriculture in Africa: what needs to be done?

The alternatives include developing technologies based on the principles of agroecology

Movement
Culture 20/09/2022

Noémia de Sousa: “Let My People Go”

On the 96th birthday of the Mozambican poet Noémia de Sousa, we share a poem about Black resistance and kinship

Movement
Experiences 31/07/2022

Maria Adosinda: A Life Dedicated to Feminist Struggles in Africa

Read the story of Maria Adosinda, a Mozambican feminist militant who was dedicated to fighting violence and exploitation
Demilitarization
Interview 18/07/2022

Challenges Faced by Feminism in Angola

How feminist women are organizing the struggle for their rights and against political violence
Movement
Analysis 13/07/2022

Women on TV: Strategies to Broadcast Feminism in Ghana

Ama Pratt shared her experiences at Pan African TV during Capire’s feminism and communications webinar

Demilitarization
Analysis 19/04/2022

The Struggles for Peace and Against Terrorism in Mali

Nana Aïcha looks into the World March of Women’s experience in the struggle for peace, exposing the situation of the ongoing war in Mali

Demilitarization
Interview 18/02/2022

Sultana Khaya: “Despite persecution, Sahrawi women have not stopped demanding freedom and independence”

On this International Day of Solidarity with Sahrawi Women, Sultana Khaya denounces the persecution she has suffered from the Moroccan occupation in Western Sahara

Demilitarization
Culture 17/02/2022

“I Am Sahara,” a poem by Salka Embarek

For the freedom of the people of Western Sahara, here’s a poem by Salka Embarek

Demilitarization
Experiences 16/12/2021

Sudanese Coup: Women Struggle for Freedom, Peace, and Justice

Understand the violent military regime that took over power in Sudan and the struggles against it

Autonomy
Analysis 03/12/2021

Violence Against Women: We Must Fight It From and for the Grassroots

Read to Sophy Ngalapi’s contribution at the “Anti-systemic struggles to live free of violence” webinar
Autonomy
Analysis 30/11/2021

Oil Palm Monoculture: Women Resist Violence From Agribusiness

Read and listen to Marié Crescence’s contribution at the “Anti-systemic Struggles To Live Free of Violence” webinar
Feminist economy
Analysis 05/10/2021

Building feminist economy in Tanzania

Theodora Pius shared experiences and struggles on how woman build feminist economy
Movement
Interview 31/08/2021

Patricia McFadden: Contemporarity And The Possibilities Of Building Alternative Societies

The feminist researcher Patricia McFadden talks about new feminist paradigms to refuse subalternity and focus on women’s potentialities.
Movement
Analysis 10/08/2021

South African Feminism Fighting Poverty and Subordination

Wilhelmina Trout points to historical challenges in South African women's struggle for political participation to dismantle patriarchal capitalism.
Autonomy
Interview 06/08/2021

Patricia McFadden: “Through 500 years of colonialism, African women have fought for freedom”

Read and listen to this interview with the feminist activist and researcher Patricia McFadden on gendered nationalism and the power of feminism for women’s liberation.

Movement
Video 31/07/2021

Africa’s Women’s Day: “We Need To Unite Our Voices To Fight Against New Forms of Colonialism”

Today, July 31st, Africa’s Women’s Day, we listen to a chant and a message by Graça Samo, of the International Secretariat of the World March of Women.
Movement
Experiences 27/07/2021

Marie Koré: Marching for Freedom and Independence in Ivory Coast

The anti-colonial leader Marie Koré brought women together in struggle to demand freedom for political prisoners in the 1940s.

Movement
Experiences 22/07/2021

Mekatilili wa Menza: Anti-Colonial Struggle in Kenya

Mekatilili led a rebellion against colonialist violence during the British occupation of her country

Food sovereignty
Analysis 20/07/2021

The Struggles for Seed Sovereignty and Women’s Autonomy in Kenya

In Kenya, women are fighting for food sovereignty and climate justice by taking care and highlighting the importance of indigenous seeds
Autonomy
Culture 30/06/2021

“Rafiki”, a movie about love between women

Read about Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu's feature film that portrays a lesbian relationship in a neighborhood in Nairobi.

Autonomy
Interview 11/06/2021

Women’s Political Participation in Ivory Coast: A Mission for Peace

In this interview, Solange Koné talks about women's political participation, the challenges of the pandemic and feminist practices for peace

Autonomy
Analysis 07/05/2021

Building Feminism and Free Sexuality in Mozambique

Maira Domingos offers reflections on compulsory motherhood, conservatism, and patriarchal relationships in marriage

Autonomy
Culture 29/04/2021

“Hera,” by Lydiah Dola: A Song for Peace and Harmony Between the Peoples

Listen to a song in Luo language by the Kenyan artist Lydiah Dola
Feminist economy
Video 27/04/2021

April 24: Feminist Struggle Against Transnational Corporations and Precarious Labor

World March of Women militants from the Philippines and Morocco recorded a video to denounce women’s precarious work conditions in the textile industry.

Environmental justice
Analysis 30/03/2021

Feminism in Mozambique: For Land, Freedom, Sisterhood, and a Life Free of Violence

Nzira Deus exposes land encroachment and violence in Mozambique and shares feminist strategies toward organizing for change.

Feminist economy
Analysis 10/03/2021

The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on African Grassroots Women

Read and listen to the words of Sophie Dowllar, of the World March of Women of Kenya, from her contribution at the “Challenges of Grassroots Feminism” Webinar.

Autonomy
Video 08/02/2021

In Africa, Women Denounce Violence and Abuse in Industrial Oil Palm Plantations

Watch the video exposing the violence suffered by African women in oil palm plantations

Environmental justice
Analysis 29/01/2021

Dignity as Paramount: The Fight Against Transnationals in Uganda

Jean Ngobi, from the World March of Women Uganda, talks about how big international companies are affecting women’s live in Africa

Movement
Video 22/01/2021

“Our Language, Our Rights, Our Territories”: The Struggle of Amazigh Women

Watch Balti Zaina, of the Amazigh people, talk about the struggles of women to defend their land and fight the attacks from the Moroccan state

Food sovereignty
Experiences 05/01/2021

Women Building Food Sovereignty in Africa

Sefu Sanni from the World March of Women Kenya talks about what it takes for African countries to achieve food sovereignty
Autonomy
Culture 05/01/2021

“Exhausted Woman”, by L’Encre des Étoiles

The poem “Exhausted Woman” was written by Linda Kouamé, also known as L’Encre des Étoiles (Ink of the Stars).
Demilitarization
Analysis 05/01/2021

Sustaining Life in Africa’s Last Colony

Women are using their political and cultural knowledge to carry on and free Western Sahara