Women’s political participation not an act of charity

The late Mozambican President Samora Machel once said: “The liberation of women is not an act of charity but a fundamental precondition for the success of our revolution.”

These words remain relevant as we reflect on the status of women’s participation in the sphere of politics and decision-making processes on the continent.

Early this week, South African opposition politician Julius Malema bemoaned the lack of representation of the youth in the Pan-African Parliament.

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