
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (1936–2018) was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and political figure, recognised for her tireless efforts in the struggle for freedom and equality.
I am Zandile Mbethe, from a township called Daveyton, located in the East Rand. I am a single mother of three, a Lupus Warrior, and
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, born on 29th October 1938, in Monrovia, Liberia, is a Liberian politician and economist who made history as the first woman elected
Joyce Hilda Banda, born on April 12, 1950, in Malemia, British Nyasaland (now Malawi), is a Malawian politician and women’s rights advocate. She made history
Yaa Asantewaa (c. 1840–c. 1921) was a formidable Ashanti queen and military leader in what is now modern-day Ghana. Her bravery and leadership during a
The Dahomey Amazons, also known as the Mino or N’Nonmiton, were a renowned all-female military regiment in the Kingdom of Dahomey, which existed in the
Graça Machel, born Graça Simbine on October 17, 1945, is a Mozambican politician, humanitarian and the only woman in the world to have been the
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Fatou Bensouda is a Gambian lawyer and diplomat who served as the Chief Prosecutor of the
Affectionately known as “Madam Rukia”, Rukia’s innovative healthcare delivery in Marsabit County, Kenya, through donkey outreach and a staunch battle against female genital mutilation, has
Suzgo’s (pronounced Suzio) story stands as a compelling illustration of persistence and purposeful leadership. Originating from Zambia, she has occupied influential roles in Zimbabwe and






