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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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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AdvocacyAfrican BusinesswomanCEO's LoungeLeadershipPolicymakersYouth Empowerment
Justina Mutale is building pathways to power for African women.
Justina Mutale empowers African women and girls through education, leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy for global gender equality. Justina Mutale has spent over 30 years working to dismantle …
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African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
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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African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessClimate actorsclimate techGender InclusionInnovationYouth Empowerment
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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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
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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BusinessLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
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 …
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Gender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyYouth Empowerment
Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where she …
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Financial InclusionImpact InvestmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is shaping Africa’s entrepreneurial future as CEO of TEF.
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is leading the Tony Elumelu Foundation to empower African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and partnerships. When Somachi Chris-Asoluka became CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in …