Alc Pan-african Radio

For many, it is easier to perceive women in their non-threatening domestic roles. Nonetheless, they often defy expectations to fight in the front lines for the rights and freedoms of their people. In the recent Sudanese uprising in 2019, women took to the streets to protest against the President Omar al-Bashir government. A government that for many decades was oppressive. However, the recent uprising was not the first of its kind. Sudan has twice previously removed the authoritarian regimes of Ibrahim Abboud and Jafa’ar Nimeiri; where similarly women were intricately involved. Unfortunately, their contributions were minimized and not reflected in subsequent governance structures. African women have made and continue to make significant contributions to Peace and Security since the colonial period. Colonial disruptions deepened assigned gender roles within African society, which was accompanied by gender discrimination. Therefore, in addition to economic oppression, the colonial administration instituted opp