Japan
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Mainstream
NFM Digest: Top Stories of the Week
This week, stories of courage, creativity, and change took center stage as feminist journalists reshaped African media, a Nigerian creator made waves on the global stage, and Japan witnessed a historic milestone in leadership. We…
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Politics
Minister Sanea Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Leader, Prime Minister
Minister Sanea Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister. This historical milestone occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after she secured a clear majority win in the country’s parliament. As the leader…
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Featured
Japan’s problem with women’s equality is getting worse, not better
In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among the poorest performers globally. This is largely because of limited…
