Happy Monday!

Inspiring to see such powerful voices like Pezu, Chafiaa, and Pétronille leading this essential conversation. Sustainable peace truly does start with women’s leadership. Keep building those bridges! 🙌 #FemWiseAfrica

Today, @FemWiseAfrica Women Mediators convened a reflective session marking 25 years of #UNSCR1325, taking stock of progress, persistent challenges, and emerging priorities for women’s mediation in Africa. Interventions by Pezu Mukwakwa, Chafiaa Djouadi and Pétronille Vaveka Rutaya reaffirmed that transformative and sustainable peace is impossible without women’s leadership. African women mediators continue to shape dialogue, prevent conflicts, and build bridges across communities. @FemWiseAfrica reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of African women mediators, and expanding pathways for their meaningful inclusion in peace processes across the continent. #FemWiseAfrica #UNSCR1325

The @_AfricanUnion– @FemWiseAfrica Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation will convene a high-level Panel Discussion on “25 Years of #UNSCR1325: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives for the Mediation Efforts of African Women Mediators.” 🗓️ Thursday, 4 December 2025 ⏰ 12:00 PM (EAT) | 💻 Format: Zoom 🎤 Moderator: Beatrice Baiden (Ghana), Member of FemWise-Africa 🎙️ Speakers: Pezu Mukwakwa (#Zambia), Chafiaa Djouadi (#Algeria), Pétronille Vaveka Rutaya (#DRC), Dr. Ayak Alak (#SouthSudan) 🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… #WPS #UNSCR1325 #AfricanWomenMediators #Agenda2063

Honoured to meet Ms. @ahunnaeziakonwa at a Women Leaders Dialogue. As a proud #AfYWL Fellow, I was inspired by her insights on mentoring future women leaders and how the #AfYWL initiative, a @UNDP program, is driving impact in this regard. #WomenLeaders #SDG5 #GenderEquality

Every African must show interest in what is happening in the Eastern Part Of Democratic Republic Of Congo 🇨🇩..

What next after Goma’s fall? Our new @CrisisGroup statement warns that the risks of a new regional war have never been higher. Urgent, concerted diplomacy is needed to avoid a full return to past horrors. crisisgroup.org/africa/great…

The crisis in eastern DRC is at a dangerous point. Thousands of people displaced and at risk. A critical humanitarian situation could get even worse. We’re allocating US$17 million from @UNCERF for immediate aid. My remarks to the #UNSC ⬇️ unocha.org/news/scale-suffer…

UN aid agencies have warned of a major humanitarian crisis in the Congolese city of Goma, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties and bodies lying on the streets. bbc.in/40QByXw

We unveil one of three covers for the 2nd Ed of #InsoseloNaMapinda The covers celebrate the timeless and versatile chitenge, woven as deeply into our daily existence as the proverb: cradling a child on the mother’s back, concealing contraband, gracing ceremonies, mourning loss, and finally, serving as a shroud in life’s final farewell. The book comes in paperback, available end of Jan in local bookstores, shipped 🌏 We are excited to announce that we have an eBook version that is super cute 😊 and will be available in a few days.

What do you do when life throws you curveballs and you have to deviate from your plans? From an early age Kalenga knew she knew she was destined to be a medical doctor. Fate had other plans and she found herself studying plant science. Being a go-getter, she was determined to excel in this field and this led her to pursue her #PhD at #Cornell University. Then life threw her a series of large scary curveballs. Kalenga Banda shares her story of dealing with the challenges life brought her way and the people who supported and cheered her on. Watch the inspiring story here bit.ly/Noretreat-Kalenga #oneplanetfellowship #award #storytelling #engage #noretreat

History maker. 👏🇿🇲 #CAFAwards2024

BBC Africa Daily host Alan Kasujja interviews Women's History Museum of Zambia co-founders Mulenga Kapwepwe and Samba Yonga on "Why are women often missing from African history?" Tune in for fresh insights and thought-provoking perspectives at bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0925yd…

Congratulations to #Namibia for electing the country’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Her historic election is a significant milestone in the struggle for #genderequality in the highest positions of power.

We searched across Zambia to find the brightest young innovators and leaders-and we found them! These talented individuals are ready to transform industries and build tomorrow’s mines with bold ideas and cutting-edge technology. Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/y7G0LzOlzcA

december, detach me from any dead roots and plant me in energy that breathes life into my intentions, unbind me from expired versions of myself and allow me to hold hands with growth. may i recognize what compromises my authenticity so i never fall out of alignment with my truth.

Contolola by #ZoneFam played during the music challenge at Quiz Night today. It was awesome seeing everyone sing and dance along, such a classic hit! Zone Fam really set the bar high with that one👏🏾 Cc @SamSakalaDOPEG @YungVerbal @DuncanSodala @Tim_Rapper @officialJayRox

Retiana Tiyamike Phiri, a Zambian innovator, showcased her reproductive health idea to YouthConnektAfrica, & now her innovation is changing lives. See how @UNDPAccLabs brings innovators together to lift off ideas into reality. go.undp.org/JUX #UNDPDrivingTransformation

"I am shocked and surprised to have this award right by my side," Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. bbc.in/415v9se

🇿🇲 At the #16Days Launch, leaders called for bold action to #EndGBV: ✅ Invest in prevention ✅ Engage men as change agents ✅ Empower women through reforms ✅ Recognize SGBV as a crime This isn’t just a campaign—it’s a commitment. Are you in? 🧡

Happy World Children’s Day!🎉