More women sit in African parliaments — but equality eludes
Summary
The number of women in African parliaments has grown significantly since 2000, with some countries seeing legislative gains that better reflect women's needs. However, progress remains uneven across the continent, with gender equality still far from achieved in many nations. While representation has improved, translating political presence into meaningful policy change continues to be a challenge.
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The number of female representatives has increased since 2000 in parliaments across Africa. In some countries, that has meant more legislation with women in mind. In others, it hasn't changed much — yet.