The Joyce Banda Foundation (JBFI) is a non-profit charitable foundation that aims to educate and empower the less advantaged to advance the development agenda. For twenty five years the Foundation has implemented their work under the foundations’ four building blocks:… Read More »The Joyce Banda Foundation International
When the story broke in 2007 that a woman’s husband had cut her arm off in a domestic dispute, Dr. Maria das Neves Ceita Baptista de Sousa, the country’s first woman Prime Minister (2002–04) and member of the Parliamentary Commission… Read More »Dr. Maria das Neves Ceita Baptista de Sousa Contribution to Legal Reforms to Protect Women From Domestic Violence
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation firm, has released the 2023 list of the 100 most reputable Africans. The list features individuals from diverse sectors including governance, human rights, education, entertainment, and business. The selection criteria are integrity, impact… Read More »Togo’s Prime Minister Victoire Sidémého Dzidudu Dogbé Tomegah Among 100 Most Reputable Africans’ in 2023
Minor adjustments have been made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, including the removal of one minister from the government, the transfer of deputy ministers, and the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries and deputies. Samia has also moved the ministry of… Read More »President Samia Makes Changes in Cabinet and Regional Administration
The first female prime minister of Equatorial Guinea is Manuela Roka Botey. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the longtime leader of the West African nation, chose Botey from her post as vice-minister of education to succeed Francisco Pascual Obama Adue, who had… Read More »Manuela Roka Botey Becomes Equatorial Guinea’s First Female Prime Minister
On Tuesday, Tunisia’s and the Arab world’s first female prime minister called for increased global efforts to empower women. Najla Bouden Romdhane, speaking at the World Government Summit, said the issue was integral to preventing violence against women. She emphasized… Read More »Tunisia Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane Calls For Global Efforts Towards Women Empowerment
Ms Aisha Nakanwagi, 87, and her relatives can breathe a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja ordered a halt to all activities on land claimed by the family. The 6.5-acre disputed land in Kasijjagirwa Village, Masaka City, pits… Read More »Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Stops Eviction of 87-year-old Woman
A series of political manoeuvres by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan have set the east African country on an unfamiliar, yet hopeful, political path. Since her elevation to the presidency two years ago following the death of John Pombe Magufuli,… Read More »Samia Suluhu Hassan is Reforming Tanzania
Aminata Toure, former prime minister of Senegal, says she will continue to battle against a potential third term for President Macky Sall, who has been mum about his plans for the 2024 election. This week, Toure had her parliamentary seat… Read More »Senegal’s Prime Minister Aminata Toure View On Senegal 2024
Tunisia Prime Minister, Najla Bouden Romdhane, is a trained academic and geologist, was appointed as the new head of government back in 2019 , with the first task of assembling the new government team. As a result, she is the… Read More »Who is Tunisia’s Prime Minister, Najla Bouden Romdhane?