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Kenewendo became the youngest minister in Botswana’s government when she was appointed as Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry in April 2018 at the age of 30.

Alice Coachman became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal when she competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.

As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.

Nokutela Dube was a prominent figure in South African history, particularly known for her role as the wife of John Langalibalele Dube, who was a pioneering figure in the struggle for freedom and equality in South Africa.

Nokutela Dube was a prominent figure in South African history, particularly known for her role as the wife of John Langalibalele Dube, who was a pioneering figure in the struggle for freedom and equality in South Africa.