{"id":6267,"date":"2024-03-27T14:15:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T14:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/?p=6267"},"modified":"2024-04-17T08:16:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T08:16:16","slug":"shattering-glass-ceilings-recognising-female-leaders-illuminating-africas-political-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/shattering-glass-ceilings-recognising-female-leaders-illuminating-africas-political-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS: RECOGNISING FEMALE LEADERS ILLUMINATING AFRICA’S POLITICAL HORIZON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Women leaders are emerging in Africa, poised to shatter glass ceilings and rewrite history. These visionary women are not just breaking barriers but transforming the very fabric of governance. Let us recognise and celebrate the remarkable leadership of 8 of these trailblazers who are paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sahle-work-zewde\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Sahle-Work Zewde<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-151-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: Arise News<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">As Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde has shattered stereotypes and challenged the status quo, advocating for gender equality and social justice. Her commitment to empowering women and marginalised communities has ignited a wave of optimism and renewal, propelling Ethiopia towards a brighter future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-samia-hassan\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Samia Hassan<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-35-1-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Samia Suluhu Hassan stands as a bold visionary, charting a new course for her country. As Tanzania’s first female president, Hassan has wasted no time in implementing sweeping reforms and revitalising the nation’s economy. Her leadership style, characterised by pragmatism and compassion, has earned her widespread admiration and respect, both at home and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ellen-johnson-sirleaf\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Ellen Johnson Sirleaf<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-72-1-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Ellen Johnson Sirleaf reigns as a trailblazing icon of leadership and resilience. Sirleaf, Africa’s first female head of state, shattered glass ceilings and defied expectations, leading Liberia through a period of unprecedented transformation and progress after the devastating effects of the Liberian Civil Wars. Her legacy serves as a beacon of inspiration for women leaders everywhere, reminding us of the power of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yvonne-aki-sawyerr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-18-1-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: The Sierra Leone Telegraph<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr stands as a catalyst for change and progress. She is the first female mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The tree-planting mayor has embarked on a bold mission to transform her city and empower its residents. Her innovative approach to governance, rooted in inclusivity and community engagement, has garnered international acclaim, earning her an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Queen Elizabeth in 2016. Her reforms are positioning Freetown as a model for sustainable urban development in Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saara-kuugongelwa\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Saara Kuugongelwa<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-171-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">As a visionary leader steering her country towards a brighter future, Namibian Prime Minister, Kuugongelwa has championed inclusive development and social justice, prioritising the needs of the most vulnerable members of society. Her steadfast commitment to progress and prosperity is to be admired.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-najla-bouden\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Najla Bouden<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-131-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: Africanews<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Najla Bouden, the first female Prime Minister in Tunisia and the Arab world is a strong representation of progress and reform. Bouden\u2019s short tenure from 2021\u20132023 gave a whole new meaning to female inclusion in the Maghreb and Arab worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dogbe-tomegah\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Dogbe Tomegah<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6274\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-122-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: Bellanaija<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Being Togo\u2019s first female Prime Minister sends a message of hope and empowerment to the women in her country. Tomegah has worked tirelessly to advance gender equality and social justice, breaking down barriers and empowering women to participate fully in the political process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-robinah-nabbanja\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Robinah Nabbanja<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/BLOG-IMAGES-161-1-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Photo credit: Nile Post<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">This East African political powerhouse stands as a trailblazing premier, leading Uganda towards a brighter future. Nabbanja has embarked on a bold mission to transform the nation’s economy and empower its citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">These remarkable women leaders are tearing down barriers and clearing the path for a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous Africa. Their courage, resilience, and vision are inspiring a new generation of leaders determined to succeed against all odds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubagroup.com\/57-marina\/breaking-barriers-celebrating-womens-triumphs-in-male-dominated-industries\/\">Celebrating Women\u2019s Triumph in Male-Dominated Industries <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women leaders are emerging in Africa, poised to shatter glass ceilings and rewrite history. These visionary women are not just breaking barriers but transforming the very fabric of governance. 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