The African Union has declared 2015 the year of “Women’s empowerment”, and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063. So Will 2015 be a year of transformation for African women? 2015 marks the end of the Millennium Development Goals and the launch of the post-2015 development agenda.The report of the World Health Organization’s expert Commission argues that women’s health is the foundation for social and economic development in the African Region.