From a young activist fighting for her country’s liberation to securing 57% of the votes in the 2024 election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at 72 years old, has made history …
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Favour Abatang is giving hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria.
“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …
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DiasporaLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyPolicymakers
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …
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AgricultureFood SecurityGender EqualityImpactSocial Impact
Rashak Farms: Empowering women and disabled people in Agriculture.
In Nigeria, agriculture employs around 70% of the population, yet the situation for smallholder farmers needs to be more encouraging. Many farmers work tirelessly under the scorching sun, …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologyTech
Zandile Mkwanazi is disrupting South Africa’s tech future.
“Every girl has the potential to contribute meaningfully to technology. With the right resources, we can help them unlock opportunities to succeed.” – Zandile Mkwanazi, Founder and CEO …
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Gender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Samira Buhari empowers women against gender-based violence.
Dr Samira Buhari is doing incredible work to make a real difference in the lives of northern women by advocating for women, children, and society’s most vulnerable members. …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Mercy Akuot advocates against child marriage in South Sudan.
In South Sudan, over half of all girls are wed before their 18th birthday, making child marriage a significant issue in the country. Factors such as poverty, traditional …
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BusinessFeaturesGender EqualityImpact InvestmentSocial Impact
Tony Elumelu: Africa’s champion for women leadership.
Studies have consistently shown that companies with greater gender diversity outperform those with less diverse leadership teams. According to Forbes, companies where women make up over 30% of …
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Returning to work is daunting for many nursing mothers, especially when trusting their child’s care to strangers. Heartbreaking accounts from mothers on Reddit expose the harsh reality of …
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Chidinma Adetshina makes history as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
The just-concluded 73rd Miss Universe Competition 2024, held in Mexico, brought together the best of global talent, beauty, and culture. Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig won the crown, …