Boko heads to Addis Ababa for OAFLAD assembly on women's resilience

A continental summit just pulled Botswana’s First Lady into the middle of Africa’s gender and climate fight.

Botswana heads to Addis Ababa summit

• Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko travels on 12 February 2026 to Ethiopia.
• She joins the 30th Organization of African First Ladies for Development Assembly.
• The event runs from 11 to 15 February 2026 alongside the African Union Summit.
• Botswana’s seat signals buy-in on regional gender talks.

Climate and conflict drive agenda

• Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko engages under a resilience-focused theme.
• Discussions center on climate shocks and armed instability.
• Across Africa, women and girls face deeper food and income strain.
• Violence risks spike when displacement and insecurity spread.

Campaign pushes real-world focus

• Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko builds on OAFLAD’s resilience campaign.
• Hashtag drive spotlights climate change and conflict pressures.
• In many areas, girls’ schooling gets interrupted by displacement.
• Health services struggle, cutting access to maternal care.

Leaders trade strategies and pledges

• Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko joins First Ladies and civil society figures.
• Delegates compare tactics and align with African Union frameworks.
• Talks dig into gender aware policy design and rollout.
• Expected results target stronger political backing for equality.