Élisabeth Moreno drives equality and inclusion through impact investing, women’s empowerment, and sustainable leadership across Africa and Europe. Élisabeth Moreno’s journey began in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, where she was …
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Wangari Kuria empowers 100,000+ Kenyan farmers with climate-smart practices.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWangari Kuria is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya adopt climate-smart practices through Farmer On Fire Ltd. Wangari Kuria, the founder and CEO of Farmer On Fire Ltd., has …
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Meet Moradeun Ogunlana, the royal visionary transforming women’s lives across continents.
HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana empowers women globally through healthcare, economic development, education, consulting, and leadership advocacy. HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and energy …
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Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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AFCC 2025 urges Africa female CEOs to dream boldly, trade global, and build for legacy.
The inaugural Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC), 2025, convened some of the continent’s most dynamic business leaders, innovators, and policymakers on Thursday, September 18, at the Rose of …
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DIKAM—Mukasahaha Diane moves to empower more Rwandan women.
Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …
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Sandrah Tubobereni, the woman behind designer fashion brand, TUBỌ.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSandrah Tubobereni blends Nigerian heritage with modern design while fostering female entrepreneurship. Sandrah Tubobereni, a Nigerian leading fashion designer and entrepreneur, has built a career that bridges traditional …
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Teresa Njoroge is restoring dignity to formerly imprisoned women and children.
Teresa Njoroge reforms Africa’s justice system by rehabilitating and empowering formerly imprisoned women and children through economic independence and advocacy. In 2009, Teresa Njoroge was a senior bank …
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Yaliwe Soko is building the future of blockchain in Africa.
Yaliwe Soko is educating Africans, empowering women, and using blockchain to drive inclusive financial access. Yaliwe Soko did not initially become a tech expert. She lacked formal IT …
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Lilian Nakigozi tackles hunger with vertical farms in Kampala.
Lilian Nakigozi is empowering urban women in slums to grow food, earn income, and fight hunger through vertical farming. Lilian Nakigozi grew up in a poor urban slum …