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Rita Nasirumbi Makes History as Uganda Airlines’ First Female Captain
Rita Nasirumbi has made history as Uganda Airlines’ first female captain, marking a significant...
Pressy Akinyi Appointed Apple’s Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for East Africa
In a remarkable career milestone, Kenyan lawyer and technology policy expert Pressy Akinyi has...
Reni Onafeko: A Nigerian Success Story of Leadership, Strategy and Growth
Reni Onafeko’s appointment as Country Managing Director of Glovo Nigeria is a powerful testament...
WOMAN OF THE WEEK: FATMA SAMOURA
Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura is a Senegalese diplomat, humanitarian and sports administrator whose...
Nzambi Matee: Turning Waste Into Strength and Opportunity
Nzambi Matee is a Kenyan materials engineer, entrepreneur and the founder of Gjenge Makers, a...
From Ghana to Johns Hopkins: Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah’s Historic Journey
Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah made history in 2017 when she became the first Black woman accepted into the...
25-Year-Old Mary-Brenda Akoda Wins Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation
Just one year after the Nigeria Prize for Science declined to name a winner rather than compromise...
Ladun Awobokun: Shaping the Future of African Storytelling
Ladun Awobokun is a Nigerian entertainment executive whose career reflects the power of combining...
12-Year-Old Nigerian-American Student Helps Secure $11.5 Million for Clean-Air Filters in Connecticut Schools
Eniola Shokunbi, a Nigerian-American student from Connecticut, is gaining recognition for...
Woman of the Week: Bode Abifarin — A Trailblazer Shaping Africa’s Fintech Future
Bode Abifarin stands out as our Woman of the Week, recognised for her remarkable career in...
Woman of the Week: Kate Kallot — Building Africa’s Future with AI
Kate Kallot is a Franco-Central African technologist, entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of...
Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura: The Senegalese Trailblazer Who Changed Global Football
Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura's journey from Dakar, Senegal, to becoming one of the most influential...
Gynecological Cancers, Screening, and Menopause: What Women Need to Know
Women’s Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan From Puberty to Pregnancy: Infertility and Fibroids: What Every Couple Should Know
Visa Appoints Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as Vice President and Head of East Africa
Global digital payments leader Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as its new Vice President...
Temitope Adeshina Makes History with Nigeria’s First Women’s Commonwealth High Jump Medal
Temitope Adeshina etched her name into Nigeria's sporting history after becoming the first...
Karen Kaphale Becomes Malawi’s First International Motorsport Driver
Karen Kaphale has made history by becoming Malawi’s first international motorsport driver, marking...
Wendy Okolo: A Nigerian Trailblazer Reaching for the Stars
Success is often defined by the courage to dream beyond limitations. For Dr. Wendy Okolo, that...
Korty EO – The Creative Behind Africa’s Most Authentic Conversations
This week's Woman of the Week is Korty EO, a Nigerian filmmaker, creative director, and digital...
Kofo Akinkugbe – Building Africa’s Digital Security Future
Kofo Akinkugbe's journey is a remarkable story of vision, resilience, and innovation. From a...