African Women in Politics conference

Convenor Winihin Jemide opens the first Women in Government and Politics Conference for Africa, held at Central Hall in Westminster, London. The conference, which will result in a manifesto, encourages women to participate in all aspects of politics and governance in Africa, and was attended by guest speakers including Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum for Nigeria, collaborator Dr Nic Cheesman (director of the African Studies Centre, Oxford University) and delegates from across Africa.