The BBC News website asked some of the continent's influential female personalities for their views on the role of women in contemporary Africa. African writer and director Tsitsi Dangarembga was born ...

exploring the immense potential of women as drivers of economic growth and social transformation across Africa. Zimbabwe and other African countries are setting the pace for transformation on ...

DUBIA - Forbes Woman Africa is set to convene some of Africa's most influential women on the 5th of March in Pretoria. WATCH | First woman in Africa to navigate a submarine laid to rest The summit ...