Women in Power and Politics: Irene Naa Torshie Addo
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Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency, Irene Naa Torshie Addo is a politician and
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Women in Academia: Peju Layiwola
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Peju Layiwola is a Nigerian visual artist and art historian who creates work in a range of media and genres. She is
Bola Kuforiji-Olubi; Woman of Many Firsts
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Traditional aristocrat, banker, and federal minister of commerce for Nigeria, Chief Bola Kuforiji-Olubi. She held the position of Otunba Ayora of Ijebu-Ode
The Art Space: Yewande Omotoso
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Yewande Omotoso is a Nigerian-born novelist, architect, and designer currently residing in South Africa. She was born in Barbados and raised there.
Outstanding BlackWomen: Yewande Zaccheaus
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Yewande Zaccheaus is the founder and CEO of Eventful, a well-known firm in Lagos that specializes in event planning, venue management, and
BlackWoman Musician: Khaira Arby
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Khaira Arby was a Malian singer, widely known as The Nightingale of Timbuktu. Daughter of a Tuareg father and a Songhai woman,
Women in Power: Martha Karua
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Political figure from Kenya, Martha Karua. She is a former, long-serving representative for Kenya’s Gichugu Constituency and a High Court advocate. Prior
Impact Maker: Judith Kanakuze
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The Rwandan politician and women’s rights advocate Judith Kanakuze is best known for having helped pass laws prohibiting gender-based violence, including the
Women in Sports: Karel Elodie Ziketh
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Ivorian hurdler Karel Elodie Ziketh competes internationally. She holds a dual citizenship of Ivory Coast and France She relocated to the US
Many Happy Returns Judge Njoki Susanna
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Njoki Susanna Ndung’u is from Kenya. She is a lawyer and a judge of the Kenyan Supreme Court. She has a Bachelor
The Iconic Woman
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At the University of Manchester in England, Mona Baker is a professor of translation studies and the director of the Centre for
Women in Academia: Amina Mama
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Nigerian-British author, feminist, and academic Amina Mama. Post-colonial, militarist, and gender issues have been her main areas of interest. She has forged
Koki Mutungi; Making History in the Airline Space
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Airline captain Irene Koki Mutungi, also known as Koki Mutungi, is a licensed pilot in Kenya. She is the first female Boeing
Stephanie Busari: Making a Difference in Media Space
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In the wake of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, which resulted in negotiations with Boko Haram that led to the release
Claire Karekezi; Breaking Historical Record
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First female neurosurgeon in Rwanda, Dr. Claire Karekezi. She is a consultant in neurosurgery at the Rwanda Military Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.
Duchess International Magazine: The Intentional Woman
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Jingles! Jingles!!The long wait is over! It is thrilling and exciting to announce the publish and public availability of the new and
Catherine Nakalembe; Harnessing Technological Possibilities
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Dr. Catherine Nakalembe, a Ugandan researcher, was honored for her work in collecting data utilizing satellite technology to assist smallholder farmers in
Fatou Bensouda; The Phenomenal Woman
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Fatou Bensouda, the daughter of a government servant and a housewife, was raised in Banjul, the capital of the Gambia, a city
Christine Chama: A Woman Of Abilities
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Christine Chama is a social worker, development expert, and champion for people with disabilities. Christine Chama was sworn in as the Republic
Queen Elizabeth II: Lie in State
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Prior to her funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19, the Queen will lay in state for four days. During that period,
Royal Life Celebration
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Elizabeth II, in full Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, officially Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Doff the Hat for Prof. Mamokgethi
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Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town in South Africa, has received the first Africa Education Medal in
Mercia Viriato Lica; the Brave Mind
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Mercia Viriato Lica, a lawyer and disability advocate, is the youngest elected MP in Mozambique. 2019 saw Hon. Lica graduated with a
