The female power in Africa

Today it was announced that Sahle-Work Zewde has been selected by the parliament as Ethiopia´s first ever female president, a position that is only ceremonial. The political power is in the hands of prime minister Abiy Ahmed.

Sahle-Work Zewde is best known for her work in the UN. She is now one of only two female heads of government or state in entire Africa, along with Namibias prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa. The best known female president in the modern era in Africa is probably Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia who was president between 2006 and 2018. She was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2011.

Africa has a rich history of powerful queens. In the video below you can get to know some of them.

The Nobel prize is awarded to Denis Mukwege!

Last week it was announced that an African had received the Nobel peace prize, Denis Mukwege from D.R. Congo. The gynecologist has long worked at the Panzi hospital with women who have been victims of sexual violence. He shared the prize with former IS prisoner Nadia Murad.

A couple of years ago, Denis Mukwege was a guest on the Scandinavian talkshow Skavlan. There he talked about his work and also let people know about one reason behind the conflict in D.R Congo. Find out more and watch the interview below, part 1 followed by part 2.