Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman, first African, and youngest person to hold the position. The 41-year-old Zimbabwean sports minister and Olympic champion succeeds Thomas Bach, who led the IOC for over a decade. Coventry’s victory was anything but expected. World Athletics President Lord Coe was […]
At just 18, Falodun Daniel is redefining the boundaries of technology, accessibility, blockchain, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. With an impressive portfolio spanning full-stack Web2 & Web3 development, game and app creation, 2D/3D animation, UI/UX design, and drone piloting, he is pioneering cutting-edge solutions that drive global impact across multiple industries. Falodun’s expertise and innovative mindset have earned him recognition […]
With over two decades of experience in infrastructure finance and development, Alain Ebobissé has established himself as a key figure in driving transformative investments across the globe. Since 2016, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Africa50 Group, a Casablanca-based pan-African infrastructure investment and asset management firm. Under his leadership, Africa50 has grown to include 34 shareholders, […]
From a young girl struggling to afford tuition and school supplies to a globally recognized advocate for change, Rahel Randy has carved out an inspiring legacy of resilience, leadership, and transformation. A force to be reckoned with in Africa’s empowerment scene, Rahel’s impact spans across education, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion, earning her a place among the Top 100 Global […]
The United Nations has announced the appointment of Nelson Muffuh of Cameroon as the UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa. His selection comes alongside two other key appointments: With over 20 years of experience in international relations, political affairs, and sustainable development, Muffuh has built a distinguished career within the United Nations system, making significant contributions at global, regional, […]
Bience Gawanas, a distinguished Namibian lawyer, diplomat, and social justice advocate, has had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, marked by relentless dedication to human rights, social development, and gender equality. Recently appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Warwick, Gawanas captures the principles of academic excellence, diversity, and global impact — an inspiring model for […]
Nestled around Lake Eyasi in Tanzania’s Arusha region, the Hadza tribe stands as one of the last true hunter-gatherer societies in Africa. With a lineage that stretches back thousands of years, the Hadza are believed to have inhabited the area since the late Stone Age, maintaining a unique way of life that offers a living glimpse into humanity’s earliest […]
The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania are among the most recognizable cultural groups in Africa. Clad in their signature red shuka, they have long roamed the vast plains and savannahs of East Africa, maintaining their rich traditions and pastoral way of life despite the encroachment of modernity. Their presence is an indelible part of the landscapes of iconic […]
At just 25, Christelle Kwizera embodies innovation, leadership, and a profound commitment to social impact. The Rwandan mechanical engineer and social entrepreneur is the founder and managing director of Water Access Rwanda, an award-winning enterprise revolutionizing water access across Africa. Since its inception in 2014, the organization has provided clean, reliable water to over 126,000 Rwandans through a network […]
In the heart of Cameroon, Dr. Georges Bwelle‘s name resonates not just in the halls of Yaoundé Central Hospital, where he heads visceral surgery, but across the remote villages and underserved communities of his country. Bwelle’s journey began in Douala, where he was raised in a modest household. His passion for medicine was ignited early, shaped by a personal […]
