The African Association of Women in Tourism and Hospitality (AAWTH) is tackling the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within Africa’s tourism and hospitality industries. Despite women making …
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Bontle Tshole is making healthy eating easier for South Africans via Baaa Health.
South Africa has a complicated relationship with food. While there is no shortage of meals, eating healthy isn’t always easy or affordable. According to data from WHO, more …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursFinancial InclusionImpactUncategorized
Rahama Wright empowers female shea butter farmers across West Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRahama Wright is on a mission to empower women in West Africa’s shea butter subsector. Between 20o2 and 2004, when she volunteered as a Peace Corps member in …
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Female PoliticiansImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicy
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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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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Unoma Okorafor built Herbal Goodness into a $9.5M brand—donates 10% profit to empower African girls.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Unoma Ndili Okorafor, a Nigerian-born computer scientist and entrepreneur, has made significant strides in business and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, she has …
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STER—Oluwaseun Osowobi is on a mission to help sexual assault victims in Nigeria.
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi had firsthand experience with sexual assault. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting for survivors like herself. As the founder of Stand to …
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Divine Ndhlukula is the largest employer of women in Zimbabwe— after the government.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe global security sector has long been plagued by two persistent challenges- a lack of professionalism and inclusivity. Globally, private security services often fail to meet international standards, …
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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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The Inspiring Journey of Damilola Odufuwa into media, tech and advocacy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDamilola Odufuwa is a distinguished Nigerian business executive and activist recognised for her significant contributions to media, technology, and women’s rights advocacy. Her work has firmly established her …