Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who joined Namibia’s liberation struggle at 12, has become the country’s first female Prime Minister since 2015. She has since dedicated her life to contributing to …
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Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …
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How Helen Okereke plans to disrupt Africa’s robotic space with innovative solutions.
Helen Okereke is a dynamic software engineer passionate about robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). With expertise in web development, database management, and multiple programming languages—including C, …
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Samia Suluhu Hassan—Tanzania’s first visionary leaders and female president.
When Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed office as President of the United Republic of Tanzania on March 19, 2021, following the death of President John Pombe Magufuli, …
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Mpumi Madisa—the woman leading one of South Africa’s multinationals.
When Mpumi Madisa officially took the reins of Bidvest in 2020, she became the first Black female CEO of a top-40 company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Despite …
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Fatoumata Bâ is funding the future of Africa entrepreneurship with Janngo Capital.
At nine years old, Fatoumata Bâ wasn’t playing with dolls like her peers. Instead, she was hacking into her father’s computer. By eleven, she had already created her …
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Regina Honu—One woman’s audacious move for West African women’s inclusion in STEM.
The world is changing at lightning speed as technology reshapes industries. Jobs are becoming more digital, and the economies of different continents are shifting. Regina Honu understands this …
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Amanda Azubuike—first Nigerian woman to be decorated as a Brigadier General in the US Army.
Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, a distinguished military leader, has made history in the United States (US) Army. Amanda Azubuike, 57, was born in London to a Nigerian father …
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Divine Ndhlukula is the largest employer of women in Zimbabwe— after the government.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe global security sector has long been plagued by two persistent challenges- a lack of professionalism and inclusivity. Globally, private security services often fail to meet international standards, …
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Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …