Naasu Fofanah empowers Sierra Leonean women through finance, policy reform, and advocacy for gender equality and rights. Long before Naasu Genevieve Fofanah became one of Sierra Leone’s most …
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Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is driving telecoms access in Uganda.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is the first Ugandan CEO of American Tower Uganda, where she oversees the expansion of telecom access and sustainable infrastructure. In Uganda’s telecommunications sector, few …
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Winnie Byanyima is Steering the Global HIV Response at UNAIDS.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAt UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima balances progress in HIV prevention with persistent funding gaps and inequalities. Winnie Byanyima, a Ugandan engineer, politician, and human rights advocate, has served as …
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Élisabeth Moreno, the Cape Verdian who rose to shape France’s equality agenda.
Élisabeth Moreno drives equality and inclusion through impact investing, women’s empowerment, and sustainable leadership across Africa and Europe. Élisabeth Moreno’s journey began in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, where she was …
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Adejoké Bakare is bringing Nigeria’s finest flavours to Britain’s fine dining scene.
Adejoké Bakare is redefining West African cuisine globally through her Michelin-starred restaurant, Chishuru. In February 2024, British Nigerian-born chef Adejoké Bakare made history as the first Black woman …
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How Carolyne Mwangi turned her hobby into a profitable agribusiness.
Carolyne Mwangi highlights the role of youth-led agribusiness in tackling climate change and strengthening food security in Kenya at Kimplanter Seedlings. Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi, founder and chief executive …
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Wangari Kuria empowers 100,000+ Kenyan farmers with climate-smart practices.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWangari Kuria is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya adopt climate-smart practices through Farmer On Fire Ltd. Wangari Kuria, the founder and CEO of Farmer On Fire Ltd., has …
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Angela Oduor Lungati is advancing open technology for global good.
Angela Oduor Lungati leads Ushahidi and champions open technology, data equity, and women’s empowerment globally. Angela Oduor Lungati is a Kenyan technologist, open-source advocate, and community builder whose …
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Vivian Onano champions education and equality for African people.
Vivian Onano empowers African youth and women through education, advocacy, and global leadership for equality and inclusion. Vivian Onano is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, activist, and global youth …
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Mastercard Foundation appoints Sewit Ahderom President and CEO ahead of 2026.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Mastercard Foundation has announced Sewit Ahderom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Ahderom succeeds Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for 18 …