Women · By cause
A collection · 17 women · 14 countries
African women who led nations
Presidents, prime ministers, ministers, and parliamentarians. These women did not just enter politics; they ran it.
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All 17
A to Z
Sorted by name
A
A
Abla Pokou
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
E
Elizabeth of Toro
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Empress Zewditu
J
Joyce Banda
L
Labotsibeni Gwamile Mdluli
N
Ndaté Yalla Mbodj
Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba
P
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Q
Q
Queen Hangbè
S
Sahle-Work Zewde
Samia Suluhu Hassan
S
Shajar al-Durr
Specioza Wandira-Kazibwe
T
Taytu Betul
Y
Yaa Asantewaa
Other causes