Mories Atoki is driving collaborative private-sector action through ABCHealth to strengthen Africa’s healthcare systems and advance sustainable development. Africa has a growing drive towards sustainable development, and Dr …
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HealthLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Dr Julitta Onabanjo is steering advancement in global healthcare at UNFPA.
Julitta Onabanjo is a leader in global reproductive health, gender equality, and women’s rights, significantly advancing these areas through her leadership at UNFPA. Dr Julitta Onabanjo has spent …
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How Caroline Popoola built a successful childcare business in the UK.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCaroline Popoola has built a career around transforming childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for communities across the UK and Africa. Back in 2004, Caroline Popoola made a bold …
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Meet Kirsty Coventry, the first African and first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry leads the International Olympic Committee, advancing global sports inclusion, youth empowerment, and gender equality. Kirsty Coventry Kirsty Coventry’s journey begins in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she was …
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Tinuade Sanda steers exponential growth at Eko Distribution Company.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThrough strategic reforms, Tinuade Sanda has become a symbol of change in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector. Dr Tinuade Toyin Sanda has become one of the notable names in …
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Digital TransformationFemale PoliticiansInnovationLeadershipPolicyPolicymakersTechWomen In TechYouth Empowerment
Emma Theofelus: Africa’s youngest minister and captain of Namibia’s digital economy.
Emma Theofelus leads Namibia’s digital transformation, advancing ICT policy, promoting gender equality, empowering youth, and fostering innovation. In February 2024, Emma Inamutila Theofelus, aged 27, became Namibia’s Minister …
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Meet Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is Ghana’s first female Vice President, advancing education, gender equality, and inclusive national development. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a Ghanaian academic, literary scholar, …
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Alaa Murabit is revolutionising global health, peace, and gender advocacy.
Alaa Murabit advances global health, peace, and gender equality through policy reform, investment, and strategic leadership. Before turning twenty-five, Alaa Murabit had already helped shape United Nations resolutions, …
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Adama Amanda Ndiaye, the woman who took African fashion global.
Adama Amanda Ndiaye is a Senegalese fashion designer and entrepreneur promoting African fashion, women’s empowerment, and sustainable creativity globally. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, known globally as Adama Paris, is …
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Rukayat Alabi is bridging career gaps for UK immigrants.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …