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 ...

A senior immigration officer’s decision to refuse an HIV-positive South African woman’s bid for permanent residency in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds didn’t give enough weight to her ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The first African American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman died at the age of 77 on Friday. As a Mobile native, family and friends in the ...

Ayra Starr has become the first woman to win best African music act at the Mobo Awards in 16 years. The singer also won best international music act, at the ceremony held in Newcastle. The awards ...