Policymakers

On January 13, 2025, residents of Lagos awoke to the exciting news that Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, a well-known figure in Lagos politics, had been elected as the Speaker …

Policies can change lives and shape the systems that govern everything from healthcare and education to safety and economic opportunity. For women, policies pushing for equality and empowerment …

Glanis Changachirere is transforming lives in Zimbabwe through her work as a feminist, activist, and founder of the Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD). Her efforts focus on …

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 …

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 …

Linda Bonyo is a visionary Kenyan lawyer and tech entrepreneur revolutionising Africa’s legal landscape through technology. She began her legal career, specialising in commercial and immigration law. However, …

As Africa’s political landscape evolves, the bold and fearless voices of young women are breathing new life into parliaments across the continent. These women are no longer on …