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A guide at a game lodge has been awarded the title of Safari Guide of the Year, making her the second woman to achieve this honor. This recognition highlights her skills and contributions to the field of safari guiding.

The Mother and Child Hospital in Akwa Ibom, commissioned nearly a year ago, remains closed, raising concerns about its impact on women's health in the region. According to Premium Times, the facility's inactivity is failing to serve the community it was intended to help.

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.

According to The Conversation Africa, women globally face significant malnutrition challenges, with over two-thirds of women of childbearing age lacking sufficient micronutrients. This issue, often termed "hidden hunger," occurs when women consume enough food but still lack essential vitamins and minerals. Despite ongoing interventions, the rate of anaemia among women has increased from 28% to 31% since 2012, highlighting the persistent nutritional deficiencies affecting this demographic.

In the 2026/2027 budget, women, youth, and people with special needs in Tanzania will see an increase in loan allocations from 10% to 15%. Mary Chatanda, the Chairperson of the Tanzania Women’s Union and a special seat MP, stated on June 23, 2026, in Dodoma that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is committed to supporting these groups both in words and actions, which is reflected in the budget increase.

In Kenya, many unmarried women have adopted a new strategy to deter unwanted male attention by wearing rings that resemble engagement or wedding bands. These rings, typically symbols of being married or engaged, are used by some women to establish boundaries and reduce harassment from men who pursue them without consent. Nancy Wachira, a resident of Lamu Island, has been wearing such a ring since January to fend off unwanted advances.