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Namibia Swears in 72-Year-Old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president on March 21, 2025,...
Dr. Khadija Owusu: A Doctor on a Mission to Change the Face of Medicine
Dr. Khadija Owusu was never meant to fit into the moulds society had prepared for her. Growing up...
Meet CEO Jane Karuku: Redefining Profits Purpose and Power
Jane Karuku is like a superhero in the business world of East Africa. She's not just a CEO, she's...
Charlene de Carvalho: The Heineken Heiress Who Brewed Her Own Legacy and Became the World’s Richest Person
In the heart of Amsterdam, on June 30, 1954, a child was born into a legacy of brewing mastery and...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Gender Equality
International Women's Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of women's...
Lerato Mataboge – Shaping Africa’s Infrastructure and Energy Future
Lerato Dorothy Mataboge’s historic election as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for...
Abosede George-Ogan: A Visionary Leader Driving Equity and Inclusion Across West Africa
Abosede is known for her ability to apply a multisectoral approach to program management and policy implementation.
Tems: A Trailblazer’s Latest Triumph at the 67th Grammy Awards
Temilade Openiyi, known to the world as Tems, has once again solidified her place in music history...
Shaffy Bello: A Journey of Grace, Talent, and Unwavering Success in Nollywood
Shaffy Bello is a renowned Nigerian actress and singer whose journey in the entertainment industry...
Thobekile Mamtshali Ndlovu: A Trailblazer in Construction
This week, we honor Thobekile Mamtshali Ndlovu, a dynamic entrepreneur whose remarkable skills and...
Cynthia Erivo: A Star Redefining Excellence and Breaking Barriers
Cynthia Erivo is a remarkable talent whose impact on the arts and advocacy makes her a perfect...
Ibukun Awosika: A Symbol of Empowerment and Leadership
Ibukun Awosika is a Nigerian entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker whose life story...
Nicole Roberts Makes History as Pennsauken Township’s First Black Female Mayor
Nicole Roberts is set to break new ground as the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Pennsauken...
Woman of the Week: Alexcia Cox Makes History in Florida
On Monday, Alexcia Cox achieved a groundbreaking milestone as she was officially sworn in as the...
Leading Financial Literacy in Africa: Oluwatosin Olaseinde, CEO of Money Africa
Oluwatosin Olaseinde is a distinguished chartered accountant with expertise in accounting,...
Major General Anita Asmah, First African Woman to Lead UN Peacekeeping Mission
In a groundbreaking achievement, Ghana’s Major General Anita Asmah has been appointed as the Head...
Welcome to 2025!
Dear Women of Will, As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome a new one, we take a moment to...
Merry Christmas, WOW!
Warmest wishes to the incredible WOW this holiday season! May this special time of year bring you...
Africans in Forbes List of World’s Most Powerful Women
African women continue to rise as global leaders, shattering barriers and redefining power and...
Third Child in a Row: To Keep or Abort? Dealing with Unplanned Motherhood (2)
Bimbo’s story is a common one among women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. As a mother of two...