The county government of Kenya's capital Nairobi is joining the growing movement which recognizes menstrual pain as a legitimate reason for paid time off. Women working for the city authorities will now be allowed to take two days of menstrual leave per month.

Also, Namibia's first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaks to the BBC about her country's new oil discoveries, and the fight against gender-based violence and inequality.

Presenter : Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Daniel DadzieTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiSenior Producer: Charles GitongaEditors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla