Across African ports, vessels, logistics corridors, and marine laboratories, women are shaping the future of the continent’s blue economy. Often unseen, yet essential, they serve as captains, port officers, marine engineers, logistics managers, and environmental experts. On May 18, the International Day for Women in Maritime—established by the International MaritimeContinue Reading
A mother is burdened with an unseen prolapse for years, until a radio announcement from Mercy Ships breaks the painful silence Because I had a condition that was not visible, some people didn’t believe that I was sick In many low-resource settings, women’s health conditions often remain invisible and silentContinue Reading
Towards achieving gender equality and a safer, healthier, more sustainable planet for all. The triple planetary crisis – climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – has very real and very unequal impacts on women, girls and gender-diverse people. This year, 2026, is a pivotal opportunity to advance gender equality inContinue Reading
To celebrate International Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on the women combining sport and education to inspire positive change across Senegal as part of the Games’ legacy programme The impact of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be felt not just on sports fields and in stadiums butContinue Reading
On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, a new editorial voice rises to tell the stories we see far too rarely: those of African women shaping the blue economy. Blue Women Africa Magazine #001 is not simply a publication. It is a living platform, a space for expression, andContinue Reading
On International Women’s Day, the deeper question is authorship By Libby Allen, Vice President: Brand & Creative, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com). Each March, International Women’s Day fills the calendar with campaigns, flowers, and carefully timed announcements. The day has real historical weight – born from early twentieth century demands for theContinue Reading
Every March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a moment to reflect on the progress made and to highlight the challenges that remain. In 2026, the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” reminds us that equality is not a privilege—it is a universal right. This isContinue Reading
To mark International Women’s Day in 2024 it celebrated 53 female firsts across its 22 markets, and last year it honoured 54 women who were accelerating action towards gender equality These are women from diverse backgrounds – lawyers, politicians, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, authors, technologists and community organisers When Lesego ChomboContinue Reading
Reveal your skin’s natural glow with this simple, elegant ritual inspired by ancestral beauty secrets. A natural way to reduce dark spots and illuminate your complexion. What You’ll Need The Ritual Pro tip: Perform this ritual once a week for a luminous and even complexion. Protection & Precautions Queen’s AdviceContinue Reading
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) joins the continent in promoting environmental sustainability, in line with the African Union’s designation of 3 March as Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day. Through its Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, the Pan-African Parliament advances climate action, combats plastic pollution, andContinue Reading
