MEET AFRICA’s 10 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN LEADERS

While there are many women in the continent who are making a difference on a daily basis, Inside Politics has carefully selected a few among many who continue to put the continent on the global map.

DR NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA: Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr NgoZi Okonjo-Iweala, is one of the most respected business women leaders in the African continent. She is credited with successfully managing Nigeria’s economy and resources during her term in office, resulting with Nigeria’s GDP surpassing that of South Africa. Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council. Okonjo-Iweala is the former Managing Director Operations, World Bank.

DR PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA: The former Deputy President of South Africa is a gender activist and a champion of women’s rights. She is the United Nations’ Executive Director for Women in New York, United States. Mlambo-Ngcuka believes that more men must commit to the