For Elizabeth Mbaji, naming her fifth daughter Nkechinyere was an act of solace and defiance.The name, which means ‘What God has given’ or ‘Gift of God,’ carries a profound sense of gratitude and ...

By Joseph MainaThe Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW)—East Africa project, supported by the Gates Foundation, ...

BLACK ENTERPRISE welcomes Women’s History Month with a spotlight on 20 influential Black women for their achievement and ...

Syrian Kurds call for end to Turkish attacks on their region, saying there will be no need for arms if they cease ...

From her humble beginnings, learning to play drums by beating plates with a spoon and her chest with her tiny hands to her ...

Leading foreign correspondent and bestselling author Christina Lamb discusses her remarkable career covering war and conflict across the globe, ...

Nearly 30 years later, as Misun Woo – the regional coordinator of Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) – ...

Cynthia Erivo was honored at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Feb. 27, but she wasn’t there alone. Even though ...

As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for ...

Fish traders at Arua Main Market protested plans to relocate them, citing high taxation concerns and security issues, while ...

She ruined my life,” says Mohamed Hussein, who is facing up to five years in prison for stealing millions in government money ...

Ugandan Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has been elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and ...