FIFA is facing renewed legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint against the world governing body to include what it describes as "abusive conduct" towards women's football. According to Vanguard Sports, the move broadens the existing legal challenge against FIFA, though further details of the allegations were not provided in the report.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged women to leave abusive marriages rather than endure domestic violence, saying gender-based violence must not be tolerated. According to The Citizen, she implored women to prioritise their survival over societal expectations and the pressure to remain in harmful relationships. Her remarks add to ongoing calls in South Africa for stronger action against GBV, which remains a pervasive national crisis affecting thousands of women and children each year.

Female lawyers, represented by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), protested in Abuja against the ongoing abduction and killing of women and children in the country. They called for urgent action to address what they described as a national emergency, highlighting the unacceptable rise in abuse, kidnappings, and exploitation.

An opinion column in Uganda's The Observer examines why many women pursue cosmetic changes to their appearance, arguing that men are not the primary driver behind the trend despite common assumptions. The author says she will later address how men have, in her view, contributed to women's insecurities, but focuses on other motivations behind women's decisions to alter their looks, as part of an ongoing 'Sex Talk' commentary series.

FIFA has been accused of abusive conduct regarding its scheduling of the women's football calendar in Europe. The accusation relates to tensions between football's world governing body and European league organisations over fixture congestion. According to reports, the European Leagues body first filed a complaint with the European Commission in October 2024, initially seeking to protect men's players from an increasingly crowded match schedule. The dispute highlights ongoing friction between FIFA and European football stakeholders over control of the international calendar.

The WARIF Survivor Stories Series highlights the experiences of survivors of rape and sexual violence, aiming to encourage them to share their stories without fear of judgment. The latest installment focuses on Davida, who found support and a path to recovery through WARIF after her assault. This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence in society and promote understanding and empathy towards survivors.