ESPN picks out 20 unheralded stars, wonder kids and players you may not have heard of who could be primed to take the ...

New Brunswick celebrated International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent for the first time on Wednesday.

Desiree Ellis' South Africa squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco (July 26 - August 16) ...

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Long associated with a male-dominated political landscape, Africa is witnessing a profound transformation as remarkable women ascend to the highest offices. These leaders are challenging entrenched ...

Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030, according to a new study, an "alarming rise" that has been "compared with the HIV epidemic", said The Guardian. Unlike in most ...

International African Women’s Day on July 31 recognizes the contribution of African women toward political, social, and economic freedom on the continent. But gender equality is still not a reality ...

As the world gathers for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Africa's unique challenges and opportunities take center stage in a pivotal side event that will serve to discuss two central issues ...

Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy. By Stephanie Nolen Photographs by Natalija Gormalova Reporting from towns and ...

While the incidence of breast cancer is highest for white women, Black women are more likely to have early-onset or more aggressive subtypes of breast cancer, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

South African scientists have identified two new breast cancer genes -- RAB27A and USP22 -- in Black women, marking the first GWAS of its kind on the continent. This breakthrough highlights the need ...

Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry. This is often due to a combination of factors, ...