AfraLead envisions an Africa where a new generation of economically empowered women rise as leaders in their communities. With roots deeply connected to the essence of the continent, the name "Afra" reflects this mission. In Arabic, "Afra" signifies brightness and purity, as well as the earth...
African history is replete with well-known female monarchs, chiefs, and constitutional leaders. Female pharaohs, such as Cleopatra and Nefertiti, ruled ancient Egypt. Other legendary rulers have included Queen Candace of Meroe and other female rulers of the second century who were known collectively ...
When Megawati Setyawati Soekarnoputri became leader of the Democratic Party in 1993, she triggered the opposition against President Quarto. In 1999 her party won the most seats in the Parliament, but Abdulrahman Wahid was elected President. This caused serious riots all over the country and she ...
The next women leaders in AI are out there. We should find them, nurture them, advance them, mentor them, and help them succeed. We will all be better for that. On this International Women’s Day 2023, please reflect on how you can be part of this effort to help celebrate today’s...
Propelled to power by a peace movement called Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, Johnson-Sirleaf is the first woman in Africa to become head of the government by election. She is also the first elected black female head of state in the world and has made great strides in reducing cor...
I’m also a believer in brutal honesty. It’s got me into trouble a few times, but ultimately, I can live with myself because I stand up for what I believe to be right, in the interests of our organisation and society at large. Leaders need to be forceful and brave, not deterred...
Third, support from family is another common facilitator for women's career advancement (Dever & Morrison, 2009; Huong, 2013). By reviewing the literature,Cheung and Halpern (2010)reported that women leaders in various studies all mentioned the importance of family support in achieving their top ...
changemakers, mothers and CEOs,” said Nunu Ntshingila, Regional Director at Facebook Africa. “This book is a celebration of just some of the exceptional African women who in their own right are trail-blazers, motivating and inspiring people and advocating for good ...
artificial intelligence, or improving leadership skills, such as sharpening your emotional intelligence. I was lucky enough to have great managers and work with truly inspiring leaders, so I now aim to pay it forward by mentoring, supporting and creating opportunities for aspiring young leaders. ...
There’s no stopping the females on the Keep Walking Africa’s Top 30 List presented by Johnnie Walker in collaboration with Trace Africa.