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Empress Taytu Betul

Danayi — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:49:57 +0000

Empress Taytu Betul (c. 1851–1918) was one of Africa’s most remarkable female leaders and a key figure in Ethiopia’s resistance against European colonial expansion. Born into an influential Ethiopian family, Taytu became the wife of Emperor Menelik II and served as Empress of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913. Taytu was far more than a royal consort. […]

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Mmanthatisi – African Queen of the Batlokwa Tribe

Danayi — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0000

Mmanthatisi was an African Queen of the Batlokwa Tribe from 1813 until 1824. She heroically led her tribe during a very turbulent time.

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Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Danayi — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:57:30 +0000

Sanae Takaichi is the first female Prime Minister of Japan (assumed office on 21 October 2025). She was elected prime minister by the Japanese parliament after her party, Liberal Democratic Party, formed a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party. Takaichi’s ascent shatters a symbolic barrier in one of the world’s most powerful economies. She […]

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Why African female chiefs matter

Danayi — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:59:00 +0000

In many parts of Africa, chieftaincy remains a powerful institution—rooted in tradition, culture, and community leadership. While male chiefs have long dominated these roles, there is an increasing number of African female chiefs. Here is 5 reasons why African female chiefs matters: 1. Reclaiming Matriarchal Histories 2. Gender Equity in Leadership 3. Strengthening Community Well-being […]

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Sarraounia Mangou

Danayi — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:26:08 +0000

Sarraounia means queen or female chief in the Hausa language. To the predominantly Azna people of Lougou and surrounding Hausa towns and villages, the term refers to a lineage of female rulers who exercised both political and religious power. Sarraounia Mangou was the most famous of the Sarraounias, due to her resistance against French colonial […]

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Kirsty Coventry: First woman IOC president

Danayi — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:22:28 +0000

Today we celebrate Kirsty Coventry Seward who is set to be the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (from June 2025). She is the first woman and the first African to be elected to that position. Kirsty Leigh Coventry Seward (née Coventry; born 16 September 1983) is a Zimbabwean politician, sports administrator and retired competitive […]

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Foreign Aid

Danayi — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Foreign aid is the transfer of resources, typically in the form of money, goods, or services, from one country (usually a developed or wealthier nation) to another country (often a developing or poorer nation) to support economic development, humanitarian efforts, or address specific needs. It can take several forms, including: 1. Bilateral aid: Direct assistance from […]

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Youngest presidents around the world

Danayi — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:56:53 +0000

Today we are highlighting the youngest presidents and prime ministers around the world. Why does it matter? There aren’t enough young people in leadership positions in the boardroom and government. Business and government is shaped by decisions made by people. These people should reflect society’s demographic in race, age and gender. Hierarchical and patriarchal culture […]

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reSURGEnce Conference 2024

Danayi — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:15:54 +0000

The reSURGEnce movement hosts global business forums and conferences that will bring together Black businesses, churches, and community not-for-profit and link them with resources and institutions, governments, and corporations to facilitate funding, procurement, sales and marketing, trade, training, and a wide range of services and business exchange. Register for the reSURGEnce conference today reSURGEnce is […]

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African Warriors

Danayi — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:38:15 +0000

The Dahomey kingdom was heavily guarded by an all female warrior brigade- the Dahomey Warriors or N’Nonmiton (meaning “our mothers” in Fon language) or ahosi (king’s wives). They were named Amazons by Western Europeans who encountered them, due to the story of the female warriors of Amazons in Greek mythology. They fiercely defended their kingdom against […]

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489 days and counting…

Danayi — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:35:03 +0000

Job Sikhala (born 1972) is a Zimbabwean politician. He is the Deputy National Chairman of the political opposition party, Citizen Coalition for Change. Job Sikhala has been held in a maximum security prison in Harare for 489 days. His application for bail has been denied over 15 times. His crime? A video was posted on the internet in which […]

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Top 10 recipient countries for remittances

Danayi — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is celebrated on 16 June each year. Today, 16 June, we list the top 10 recipient countries for remittances. The Day acknowledges and celebrates the resilient spirit of migrant workers and the impact their contribution makes to households, communities and regions. Globally, 1 billion people are involved either […]

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The 10 worst countries for child labor

Danayi — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000

World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June to raise awareness around child labour. Globally, 160 million, almost 1 in 10, children are child labourers. In the world’s poorest countries, slightly more than 1 in 5 children are child labourers. Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest proportion of child labourers (26 per cent of […]

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How climate change affects women

Danayi — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:51:02 +0000

Climate changes affects us all but disproportionately affects women in these 10 ways: 1. It alters the timing of girls’ first menstrual cycle(menarche). The menstrual cycle affects many important functions in the body, so when menarche occurs too early or too late, it may influence disease risk and health later in life. The review found […]

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International Day of Happiness

Danayi — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:30:00 +0000

March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. Happiness is a fundamental human goal. We need a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of […]

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Women’s Day: Women Taking Up Space

Danayi — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Taking up space as a women often means being unnecessarily apologetic or playing your talents down. Today, as we celebrate Women’s Day, we honour women taking up space in history and current times. Women taking up space in decolonizing Africa We honour the ancient queens of Africa who ruled their kingdoms and squared off with […]

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World Day of Social Justice

Danayi — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Today, 20 February, is World Day of Social Justice! It is an international day recognising the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. Here are 5 quick facts on social justice in Africa: 1. COVID-19 made things worse for Africa. […]

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Frene Ginwala

Danayi — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today, 13 January 2023, Frene Noshir Ginwala, an important figure in establishing democracy in South Africa, has died at the age of 90(born 12 April 1932). She played a tremendous role in establishing underground escape routes for ANC (African National Congress) members in the period following the Sharpeville massacre and the declaration of the State of Emergency (SOE) in 1960. These […]

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World AIDS Day 2022

Danayi — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Today, 1 December, is World AIDS Day! Climate change and HIV/AIDS represent two of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. Climate change affects everyone in the world. However, the impact is greatest in regions already facing other challenges, with vulnerable groups of people, including people living with HIV, the most affected. This 10 second […]

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How climate change affects rural women in Africa

Danayi — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We are all affected by climate but climate change affects rural women in unique ways. Africa emits less than 4% of the global greenhouse gas emissions yet is the most vulnerable continent to climate change impacts under all climate scenarios above 1.5 degrees. Here are ways climate change affects rural women in Africa: 1. Extreme […]

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