Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines when she became the first female senator from Kogi State. Her election into political office was a hope for gender inclusivity in a political …
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Jane Karuku is a mastermind for growth and innovation at East Africa Beverage Ltd.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJane Karuku is a distinguished Kenyan businesswoman and corporate leader. In December 2020, she was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East African …
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Namibia is the first African country to have dual female leadership—trims cabinet.
On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who had won the December 2024 election, was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. The following day, she appointed Lucia Witbooi …
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Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila guides Namibia through socio-economic growth.
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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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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Victoire Tomegah Dogbé—Togo’s first female Prime Minister steering progressive reforms.
For decades, Togo’s leadership was predominantly male-dominated. Although women comprise 51.3% of the population and represent 51.1% of the agricultural workforce, their presence in high-level governance remained minimal. …
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Why Afua Osei co-founded She Leads Africa— to empower more African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWe live in a world where conversations around gender equality continue to evolve, and Afua Osei has chosen to emerge as a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment. Afua …
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Favour Abatang, founder of Her Voice Foundation (HVF), is helping teenage mothers and at-risk girls in underserved communities across Cross River State, Nigeria. Her fight began in 2020 …
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How Saran Kaba Jones created Liberia’s pathway to clean water access.
In 2008, Saran Kaba Jones returned to Liberia after years of exile due to the civil war that displaced her family. Upon her return, she faced a harsh …
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Toyin Ojora Saraki promotes Nigeria women and children healthcare.
Toyin Ojora Saraki has spent over two decades working to improve women’s and children’s healthcare across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. As the founder and president of The Wellbeing …
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