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‘Dismiss This Beautiful Continent At Your Own Peril'

The exuberance of youth might be just what the doctor has ordered for Africa. There is no doubt that the zest this minister has for responsibilities will take the continent far.

The New Wealth Creators

The women leading change, creating money and meaning from unconventional ideas and industries.

Fighting To The End

In May, 82 more Chibok girls were released in exchange for Boko Haram prisoners. Oby Ezekwesili, a strong advocate in the campaign to bring them back, has vowed to never stop fighting. 

Not Just Hard Work, But Heart Work

As incidents of gender-based violence increase in Africa, those like Nigeria’s Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, are trying to bring relief to stigmatized victims.

Going Down The Spice Route

Essie Bartels worked several odd jobs she hated before opening a company selling mouth-watering spices and sentiments to the world.

A Cool Idea That Turned A Million

Natasha Alomia looked to the freezer of her own fridge for her breakthrough business idea.

Pots, Pans & Passion

To put food on her own table, Lebogang Matsetse had to start a company bringing to the fore a skill she learned at her grandmother’s knee.

Well-Grounded

Coco Cachalia, whose mother Amina was among the 20,000 in the Women’s March of August 1956, made a decision to stay away from politics – and succeed in business instead.

Art Becomes Her

A celebrated international fine artist, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi overcame the struggles of apartheid, and her work is grounded in her past.

'Not Just Pro-Women But Pro-Progress'

South Africa’s Minister of Women Susan Shabangu on the significance of the 61st anniversary of Women’s Day, and the role men can play in ending gender violence in South Africa and creating an equal society.

Diversity And Inclusion Are Part Of Baker Mckenzie's DNA

According to Law360’s 2017 Glass Ceiling Report, women make up around one-third of the attorneys in private legal practice. Among the law firms surveyed, just below 23% of partners are female.

We, Men For Women

South Africa still has a long way to go for gender justice in business and in life, but with more men openly stepping forward to be a part of the discourse, FORBES WOMAN AFRICA speaks to two male entrepreneurs, a CEO and a social activist. They acknowledge diversity makes smart social and economic sense that will benefit all.

What, After All, Does Feminism Have To Do With Men?

According to the seminal African-American writer bell hooks (her name is not capitalized), feminism is for everybody.

Blood, Setbacks And Tears

Two sisters with common failures and a dream to eventually succeed.

The Perilous Life Of A Woman In South Africa

Many shocking statistics. One painful fact.

Leading Change

Jolly Kamugira Kaguhangire, the Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), on how the country aims to create a million jobs by 2021.

The Woman Hired To Turn Uber Around

She calls herself @badassboz on Twitter. The Ghanaian in Silicon Valley, Bozoma Saint John, is the woman tasked with changing Uber’s perception. Can she?

'Don't Act On Your Emotions'

Africa’s second richest woman, Nigerian entrepreneur Folorunso Alakija, on what really works for her when it comes to investing.

Street Smart

A street vendor as a child, American entrepreneur and FORBES 30 Under 30 alumna Christine Souffrant Ntim is now working to digitize the informal economies of the world.

The Chibok 21

The kidnapping by militants of the 276 teenage girls in Chibok in 2014 was the start of a sad chapter for Nigeria. After months in captivity, 21 girls were released in October. But most are still missing. Are they slaves, spies, or lost forever?

Our Strength Lies In Coming Together

Kenya has put forward Amina Mohamed’s candidature as Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya has had an outstanding diplomatic career and is set on taking Africa to the future.

If Steve Biko Were Still Alive…

Almost 40 years since the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, South Africa is crying out for someone with his vision to lead it.

A Day In The Life Of A First Lady

Rwanda is a global model for gender equality, and a stellar example of how communities can be mobilized for nationbuilding. In an exclusive interview with FORBES WOMAN AFRICA, the country’s First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, tells us how the 15-year-old Imbuto Foundation has been taking Rwanda and its people forward.

Victim. Survivor. Savior

South africa recently witnessed an epidemic of gender-based voilence. From across the border in Botswana, one woman’s tale of how she was shot eight times by her boyfriend.

'No One Loved Me - Not Even God'

South Africa has made massive strides in HIV research and treatment, but what are the prospects for HIV-positive women who are pregnant now?

Sleep Out And Wake Up

This year, the successful CEO SleepOut is introducing SheEO SleepOut, where female business leaders will sleep on the streets to raise money for the homeless.

The Kenyan Spreading Joy

Rachel Ruto, the Second Lady of Kenya, has for the last seven years pushed for the economic empowerment of women in the country building capacity and strong communities

What December Will Tell

Former African Union Commission chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has a critical year ahead as the ANC prepares to elect a new candidate to lead what promises to be a stormy election. Will the scales tip in her favor?

Africa, Here She Comes

Jessica O. Matthews was only 19 when she invented an energy-generating soccer ball. She now runs a renewable energy company specializing in motion-based, miniaturized power systems, and has big plans for Africa.

Fight Like A Girl

Two kickass initiatives in South Africa to stop the cycle of violence and rape – Debi Stevens’ Action Breaks Silence and a pretty lethal fight club.