Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, is more than a ceremonial figure. She is a powerful advocate for girls’ …
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Catherine Nakalembe, a Ugandan-born geographer and scientist, is transforming the way Africa fights hunger. As the Africa Program Director for NASA Harvest, …
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Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the dynamic and visionary Youth Envoy of the African Union, stands as a rising symbol of Africa’s new leadership, …
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Sarah Waiswa Champions African Female Creatives Through African Women in Photography Initiative
A Ugandan-born, Kenya-based documentary and portrait photographer, Sarah is at the forefront of a cultural movement reshaping how African women are seen, …
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Acclaimed novelist Ana Maria Gonçalves has been elected as the first Black woman to join the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Her induction …
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Her Excellency Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, First Lady of Ogun State, Celebrates Glorious 59th Birthday with Grace and Impact
The atmosphere in Ogun State is filled with celebration and heartfelt admiration as Her Excellency Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the First Lady of …
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Ayesha McGowan’s story does not begin on a race track or inside a professional cycling arena. It begins on the city streets …
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Data, Dignity And Disruption, How Hafsah Jumare is Rewiring Northern Nigeria’s Agricultural Economy
Across rural heartlands of Northern Nigeria, where agriculture remains both a lifeline and a challenge, one woman is leading a quiet revolution. …
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A woman once known simply as a homemaker now stands at the forefront of agricultural progress in her village. Her name is …
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In the heart of Jamestown, Accra, where boxing gyms hum with the sounds of grit and ambition, Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey began her …
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In the charged atmosphere of Eugene’s Hayward Field, Kenyan middle-distance legend Faith Kipyegon delivered yet another moment of athletic brilliance, rewriting the …
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Sudanese-born novelist Leila Aboulela has been awarded the prestigious 2025 PEN Pinter Prize, in recognition of her compelling narratives exploring migration, faith, …
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Cooling Hope in Remote Clinics: How Norah Magero’s Solar-Powered Vaccine Box Is Saving Lives in Africa’s Hardest-to-Reach Communities
“VacciBox was designed with our local challenges in mind. It’s versatile, reliable and localized.” With those words, Kenyan mechanical engineer Norah Magero …
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Digital Shepherd: How Stellah Nakirijja is Using AI to Protect Livestock and Empower Farmers Across Uganda
“Sometimes the smallest spark—in this case, a concern over cattle disease—ignites a revolution,” says Stellah Nakirijja, and in Uganda’s heartlands, she has …
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Coding Her Way Through Inequality: Ada Nduka Oyom Is Building Africa’s Largest Tech Sisterhood—One Girl at a Time
“Growing up, I wanted the average African girl to name me as her role model,” says Ada Nduka Oyom. It’s a desire …
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Issues Urgent Call for Igbo Unity at Enugu’s “Things Fall Apart” Festival
At the inaugural week-long Things Fall Apart Festival, celebrating the 67th anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s literary landmark, Nigerian author Chimamanda 8Ngozi Adichie …
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Barbra Banda, the fearless Zambian footballer and captain of the Copper Queens, is once again proving that her strength goes far beyond …
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There is something almost poetic about the way Chiamaka Nnadozie commands the goalpost, silent but unmissable, humble yet imposing, composed but fiercely …
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In anticipation of the CAF Women’s Cup 2025, one name is steadily rising above the rest, radiating promise and power with every …
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Moremi Ojudu Champions “Change The Narrative Now” in Makoko, Empowering Southwest Communities Against Malaria
In a bold and timely move, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the South West, Moremi Ojudu, …
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Professor Hajara Umar Sanda Becomes First Female Professor of Mass Communication at Bayero University, Kano
Dr. Hajara Umar Sanda has been officially recognized as the first female Professor in the Department of Mass Communication. Her promotion, which …
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When America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, the ideals of liberty, justice, and self-governance were etched into history. But while …
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Sade Etti: From Community Advocate to Champion for Homeless Families in Hackney
Councillor Sade Etti has emerged as one of the most dedicated voices in Hackney’s local government, championing housing justice and inclusion with …