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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How Yetty Williams founded LagosMums to help professionals navigate parenting.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLagos is a bustling city in Nigeria. Many working-class parents living in the mega city face various challenges when raising their children. These challenges have arisen from rapid …
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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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Imade Osuobeni promotes financial inclusion for rural women in Africa.
In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …
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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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How Itoro Ugorji transitioned from banking to providing childcare services in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesItoro Ugorji has developed a reliable childcare system that allows working parents to focus on their daily activities without worrying about their children’s well-being. Before entering the childcare …
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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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Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEthel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAround the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
