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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Blandine Umuziranenge is steadily ending Rwanda period poverty.
Menstrual health and hygiene are essential for the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. However, in Africa, many face significant barriers that hinder their ability to …
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Ada Nduka Oyom helps African women to code a brighter future.
In this part of Africa, particularly Nigeria, people previously saw the tech world as a male-only industry. When a woman enters the field, it is not uncommon to …
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Seven African women disrupting male-dominated industries.
In Africa and beyond, gender bias persists, particularly in male-dominated industries; despite socio-economic and technological advancements, women continue to face significant barriers. From construction to politics and entertainment, …
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Yasmina Benslimane pioneers gender equality in Morocco’s politics.
Morocco has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, yet women still face substantial barriers to equal representation. Despite reforms, the country ranks 84th globally in gender equality, …
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Victoria Oladipo Oluwaseun, Founder and CEO of Calebella Designs and Fashion Institute, is transforming fashion education in Nigeria, empowering young women with skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. With …
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Alitheia Capital: How Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi shape Africa’s tech funding space.
Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …
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Caren Wakoli develops a generation of young African leaders.
Youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice are key themes that have shaped the work of Caren Wakoli, the founder of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF). While attending …
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Tomi Somefun redefines leadership in Nigeria’s banking industry.
Oluwaomi (Tomi) Somefun, a renowned banker and trailblazing leader, has transformed Unity Bank since assuming the CEO role in 2015. With over three decades of experience spanning commercial …
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Investment banking in Africa has become a crucial driver of economic development, facilitating the growth of industries through capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring. In recent years, …