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1. Somalia: Attack On Somali Hotel Leaves 'Several' Dead

   [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Al-Shabaab militants have attacked a hotel in central Somalia, just as government officials and local elders met there to discuss action against the terrorist group, Al-jazeera reported. The assailants detonated a car bomb before engaging in a firefight with security forces manning the building.

2. Kenya: Who Cares? Why We Must Value All of Women's Work

   [allAfrica] Today, in Kenya, women are under siege from a crushingly heavy burden of expectations that only seems to grow with each generation.

3. Africa: $1 Billion Gender Fund Aims to Dismantle Barriers for Women Globally #IWD2025

   [allAfrica] Gender equality remains an urgent priority, especially as the global push for rights encounters widespread resistance and backlash.

4. Zimbabwe: MSF Helps Sex Workers Overcome Adversity Through Peer Education

   [MSF] For the young sex workers of Mbare and Epworth, Zimbabwe, the streets are more than a workplace--they are a battlefield. Violence, stigma, and a lack of access to healthcare have long defined their lives. However, a growing network of empowered young women, supported by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), is rewriting this narrative. These young women are not only accessing essential healthcare services but are also stepping up as peer educators, bridging the gap between their communities and

5. Africa: Why Africa's Tech Revolution Must Include Women

   [allAfrica] The other day, I walked into my local salon for a quick wash, only to find my hairdresser too busy. She was not with another client--no, she was adjusting her ring light, perfecting a selfie of her latest hairstyle for her Instagram business page. ''Give me a second,'' she said. This post will bring in new customers.''