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UNDP pushes for endowment fund to drive leadership gains in West Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has renewed calls for targeted financing tools including a proposed women’s political endowment fund to break down the money ...
September 25, 2026
AWLN UNDP West Africa Women
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Standard Bank Namibia champions women leading new innovation in technology
Standard Bank Namibia has underscored its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the technology sector by celebrating the women advancing innovation, digital transformation and technological ...
September 24, 2026
Namibia Standard Bank Namibia Women
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Appointment
Chamsmobile appoints Dr. Tolu Aofolaju as new MD and CEO
Chamsmobile has announced the appointment of Dr. Tolu Aofolaju as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the ...
September 24, 2026
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New: OAFLAD president speaks to leaders at Ford Foundation
The President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and First Lady of the Republic Of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio has ...
September 23, 2026
Africa OAFLAD OAFLAD president speaks to leaders at Ford Foundation
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UN Women, EBID push for new gender-responsive financing
Across Africa, rising interest in sustainable finance is creating fresh opportunities to direct capital toward development priorities, including gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. For ...
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Liberia Honors Its Women, Peace and Security Legacy at UNGA
Liberia Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection hosted a high-level side event on Women, Peace and Security on the margins of the 81st UN ...
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UNESCO, SNAEIA unveil new Empower-Her initiative for African women leaders
UNESCO and SNAEIA have rolled out the Empower-Her Initiative, a China–Africa programme designed to strengthen women’s leadership, skills and decision-making power in education. The initiative ...
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AU trains member states to track women, peace and security
The African Union Commission (AU), through the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS), has begun training a first group of ...
September 23, 2026
African Union Commission (AU) Kenya Nairobi Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
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Appointment
Minet Kenya Appoints Carole Nderitu as new Chief Operating Officer
Minet Kenya has appointed Carole Nderitu, as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 September 2026.The appointment elevates Nderitu to an expanded leadership role in which she ...
September 21, 2026
Appointment Kenya Minet Kenya Women
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WOMAN OF THE WEEK: Evah Kimani, CEO and Principal Officer, Britam Connect
Evah Kimani is currently the CEO and Principal Officer, Britam Connect, she is a passionate and experienced products & partnerships expert with over 15 years’ ...
September 21, 2026
Africa Britam Connect Woman of the Week
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