1. February 16 and March 2, Nigerian citizens will go to the polls for general elections. Citizens in each one of the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory will vote…
With Youth Day being celebrated tomorrow, Thursday June 16, and as we look at the role played by today’s youth in current affairs, it is clear that the youth continue…
As acting President by virtue of being Speaker of the House, Rose Rogombé gained a reputation within Gabon of being an “iron lady.” Although it may be simple to view…
Samba-Panza’s acting presidency was welcomed by many and predicted to bring change in C.A.R. Having gained a ministerial moniker of being “incorruptible” she was well placed by merit to administer…
Elisabeth Domitien underwent the traditional pains that characterize C.A.R. today for women. Despite attending school under the catholic system, she was taught only “enough” for her gender with a greater…
Having begun her career in the banking sector and rising to advising the then Prime Minister of Burundi, Sylvie Kanigi is the only woman to have held the positions of…
Diane entered the political spectrum as one deemed a surrogate of the struggle. Though highly regarded as an activist, Diane’s rise cannot be separated from the tragic death of her…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is hailed as the woman who ruled a patriarchal Liberia that was healing from years of civil war and negotiated a financial clemency for the country to…
