In the evolving landscape of African development, one name stands out: Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina name is not whispered but very much announced with all at attention. Often heralded as “Africa’s Optimist-in-Chief,” Dr. Adesina’s visionary leadership and unyielding passion for the continent’s transformation have set him apart as a different breed of individual-communal development and […]
On August 28, 2020, Serge Ekué assumed office as the President of the Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (BOAD), marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Ekué, a distinguished expert in financial markets and capital markets, brings over two decades of global experience in international finance, structured finance, and market operations. His leadership is […]
Honourable Fatimatu Abubakar, the newly appointed Minister of Information in Ghana, is establishing herself as a dynamic and influential presence in the country’s political realm. President Akufo-Addo recently elevated her from the position of Deputy Information Minister, which she held for a span of three years, to head the Ministry of Information reflecting her exceptional […]
Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the incumbent President of Togo, has forged a legacy grounded in national reconciliation and economic modernization since assuming the presidency. Born on June 6, 1966, in Afanyagan, Togo, Gnassingbé is the offspring of Etienne Gnassingbé Eyadema, a military official who seized power in a coup d’état in 1967. Faure’s academic odyssey led […]
Honourable Aden Duale, EGH, MP is currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Defence. Hon. Duale’s academic background is as impressive as his political career. He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from Moi University and a Master of Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. His educational foundation […]
In a significant political shift, Deputy Energy Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer has been reassigned to lead Ghana’s Tourism Ministry. Mercer, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, has an extensive background in law and corporate governance. His journey began at Chapel Hill Preparatory School in Takoradi, leading to Adisadel College in Cape […]
Roselinda Soipan Tuya, born in Narok County, hails from a family deeply entrenched in public service. Her father, Samson Ole Tuya, served as a two-term MP for Narok South, while her mother was a councillor in the now-defunct Narok County Council. This legacy of leadership and dedication to community welfare set the stage for Soipan’s […]
Born in Detroit on November 30, 1960, Ron Simons graduated from Columbia College in 1982 with a degree in English and Information Systems. Although he always harbored dreams of acting and even applied to the Yale School of Drama, the practical demands of supporting his family led him to pursue a career in technology. Simons […]
Rachael Twumasi-Corson’s journey from an aspiring lawyer to a pioneering entrepreneur in the beauty industry is nothing short of inspiring. Raised in North-West London, with family roots in Ghana and the Netherlands, Rachael’s diverse cultural background has significantly influenced her work and vision. Initially, she studied sciences at A-Level before making a last-minute switch to […]
From a young age, Arooj Sheikh harbored a dream that seemed insurmountable: to qualify as a barrister in the UK. Raised in Kenya by a single mother, Arooj’s aspirations faced numerous obstacles. Her mother, a guiding force in her life, always encouraged her to dream big, emphasizing that it wasn’t where she studied that mattered, […]