Women still shut out politically

These events have made it clear that the country still has a long way to go before women can meaningfully occupy key decision-making positions within political parties. To date, no woman has been elected to executive positions in the central committees of either party, except for the Women’s League presidents who join by virtue of their designated roles, not by vote. Whilst the AP showed a glimmer of progress with some women daring to contest top posts, the BNF painted a bleaker picture. At the BNF congress, no woman stepped forward to challenge for top executive positions; instead, female candidates competed only for 'additional member' roles, positions often seen as peripheral.

This trend reveals deep-rooted societal beliefs that still associate political power with men. It underscores the persistent notion that certain roles, particularly in politics, are a male domain. Consequently, the responsibility to improve female representation may fall on party presidents.