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Women in
Geopolitics

Season 1: Dec 2025 – Mar 2026

The African Union at a Crossroads

A high-level dialogue series bringing together women leaders, policymakers, and diplomats to examine Africa’s position within a complex and multipolar global order. We center women’s perspectives as essential to informed decision-making, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.

The Season Program

LATE 2025 SESSIONS
DEC 05

Ep. 1 – The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)

Can It Still Reform Governance in Africa?

DEC 12

Ep. 2 – The AU’s Influence in Peace, Security & Global Diplomacy

From Conflict Mediation to the G20 Table

2026 SESSIONS
JAN 23

Ep. 3 – Africa’s Collective Security Question

Is the AU Protecting Its Member States?

JAN 30

Ep. 4 – Unending Wars in Africa

DRC, Sudan and the Limits of AU & Regional Responses

FEB 06

Ep. 5 – Coups, Militarisation and Democratic Breakdown

What Has the AU Failed to Prevent?

FEB 13

Ep. 6 – Africa’s Youth on the Move

Migration, Insecurity and the Search for Dignity

FEB 20

Ep. 7 – The AU and BRICS+

Strategic Opportunity or New Dependency?

FEB 27

Ep. 8 – Why Are There So Few Female Presidents in Africa?

Structural Barriers and AU Responsibility

MAR 06

Ep. 9 – Women in Power

Can the AU Accelerate Women’s Access to Executive Leadership?

MAR 13

Ep. 10 – AU, AfCFTA and Economic Sovereignty

Can Trade Reduce Conflict and Migration?

MAR 20

Ep. 11 – Africa at the Global Table

Is AU Membership in the G20 Delivering Real Influence?

MAR 27 Finale

Ep. 12 – Reimagining the African Union

What Must Change by 2030 for Africa to Be Secure and Sovereign?

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Website: www.leadingwomenofafrica.com

LWA-G20 Webinar Series | October–November 2025

As part of our ongoing commitment to amplifying African voices in global affairs, Leading Women of Africa (LWA) seeks to create an inclusive platform where the perspectives of African citizens, scholars, and professionals, those often excluded from formal policymaking spaces, can be heard and documented.

LWA will be hosting a series of webinars on the upcoming G20 Summit during October and November 2025, under the Beyond Boundaries initiative.

SAVE THE DATES

  • Thursday, 30 October 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
    Will the Spirit of Ubuntu Turn the 2025 G20 Summit into Real Gains for Africa?
  • Thursday, 6 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
    Debt, Inequality, and the Development Dilemma: Who Pays for Global Justice?
  • Thursday, 13 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
    Harnessing Africa’s Critical Minerals: From Extraction to Transformation
  • Thursday, 20 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
    Energy Transition and the Just Future: Financing Africa’s Green Ambition
  • Thursday, 27 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
    Ubuntu Diplomacy in Action: Africa’s Voice at the G20 Table

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BUSINESS MISSION: JOIN THE AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERS BUSINESS MISSION TO LONDON – SHOWCASE, NETWORK & EXPAND YOUR IMPACT

Date: 22–23 October 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
In-Person Event

Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is pleased to invite you to join a special Trade Mission to London, hosted in strategic partnership with The African Forum for Responsible Inventions & Innovations (TAFRII) and The Pan-African Women Inventors and Innovators Network (PAWIIN), both divisions of GLOBALWIIN.
This mission forms part of the prestigious GlobalWIIN Summit of Roundtables, Showcase & Awards Ceremony. It offers a powerful platform for African women entrepreneurs, innovators, and producers to showcase their products, explore new market opportunities in Europe, and build transformative business partnerships that support inclusive and sustainable growth.
This high-level business mission offers a unique platform for African women entrepreneurs, producers, and innovators to:
• Showcase products to European markets
• Engage in pre-arranged B2B meetings
• Explore frontier technologies & sustainable innovation
• Be recognised at the GlobalWIIN Awards 2025
Call for nominations: Inventors, creatives, scientists, technologists, and changemakers are invited to submit!

Express your interest and secure your place here:

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 Join the Go Global Awards 18 -19 November 2025 – Nominate African Excellence on the World Stage. Powered by LWA’s Future is Female & Male Champions

Date: 18–19 November 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
In-Person Event

We are pleased to invite you to take part in one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for global business recognition – the Go Global Awards 2025. In proud partnership with the International Trade Council (ITC), Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is inviting nominations of African entrepreneurs, innovators, business and public leaders through our flagship programme:
Why Participate?
• Gain international recognition for your business or innovation
• Connect with 500+ companies and 76+ government agencies
• Join exclusive B2B & B2G meetings for trade and investment
• Attend a world-class gala and media spotlights in a royal setting
• Leverage visibility through interviews, photography, and press coverage

Whether you are a startup, an SME, a multinational, or a visionary public-sector leader, this is your opportunity to represent Africa and expand your reach globally.
Submit your Expression of interest here:

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WEBINAR: WOMEN IN GEOPOLITICS – NAVIGATING GLOBAL DYNAMICS FOR A  RESILIENT AFRICA

Date: 21st March 2025
Time: 20:00 (SAST)
Virtual

As global geopolitical challenges continue to evolve, Africa stands at a pivotal moment where diplomatic engagement, economic resilience, and governance reforms are crucial. This session will bring together distinguished female leaders from diplomacy, government, and the corporate sector to explore:
The impact of global conflicts on Africa’s economy and politics.
✅ The role of women in diplomacy and governance to drive Africa’s transformation
✅ Strategies to build Africa’s resilience and self-sufficiency
✅ How African women can strengthen Africa’s influence on global affairs
This webinar will also serve as a preview to the in-person LWA International Women’s Month Celebration 2025, inspiring participation in the full event.

Register Now: https://lu.ma/womenleaders

LWA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION 2025 – WOMEN IN GEOPOLITICS

Join us on 29th March 2025 for a landmark event championed by H.E. Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to South Africa & SADC, Gambia Embassy.
Hosted by Leading Women of Africa(LWA), this gathering brings together female diplomats and leaders to discuss Africa’s role in global geopolitics, peace and economic transformation.
 
Date: Saturday, 29th March
Venue : Pretoria
Registration fee:  R3,500 

Register here : https://lu.ma/utg370kt

For inquiries, contact : admin@leaderdingwomenofafrica.com.

Dont miss this impactful conversation on women’s leadership in global affairs.

Future is Female and LWA Men Champions Awards Shortlisted Nominees and Honorary Awardees Announced

Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is proud to unveil the shortlisted nominees for the 2024 Future is Female Awards and LWA Men Champions Awards.

This year’s awards attracted over 100 nominations from 20 African countries, spanning across four main categories: Public Sector, Corporate Sector, Civil Society, and Entrepreneurship. The independent selection committee, comprised of highly respected female and male leaders from across the continent and the Diaspora, meticulously reviewed the entries. Following rigorous research and deliberation, the adjudicators shortlisted 30 nominees for the Future is Female Awards and 18 nominees for the LWA Men Champions Awards across the four categories. Additionally, 12 Honorary Awardees have been selected for special recognition.

The winners will be revealed at the highly anticipated 2024 Africa Partnership for Growth (APG) Symposium & Awards Gala, set to take place on the evening of 23rd November 2024 in Cape Town. The gala will serve as the grand finale of the APG Symposium & Exhibition, which runs from 20th to 22nd November 2024.

Meet the judges of 2024 LWA Awards

We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Future is Female and Men Champions Awards have reached incredible heights and are now officially closed! With over 100 nominations received across four main categories—Public Sector, Corporate Sector, Civil Society, and Entrepreneurship—the competition is stronger than ever.

An esteemed and independent panel of adjudicators, consisting of highly respected male and female leaders from across Africa, will now begin the meticulous process of reviewing the entries. These distinguished judges bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that the best of the best will rise to the top.

LWA Future is Female & LWA Men Champions Awards

Endorsed by the late Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, who served as the Patron of LWA, the Future is Female and LWA Men Champions Awards are Africa’s most distinguished and prestigious accolades. They aim to raise awareness of the pivotal roles female and male leaders play as transformative agents of change. These awards recognize outstanding female and male leaders who have been instrumental in unlocking the potential of women and acknowledging them as equal partners in sustainable socio-economic development.

The LWA Annual Awards provide an esteemed platform for both female and male leaders to demonstrate their unwavering support for the advancement of women across Africa.

The core objective of the LWA Champions Awards is to shine a light on the contributions of both men and women in empowering women, while recognizing their influential roles in driving socio-economic change across the continent. The awards honor excellence, encourage good governance, and promote a culture of integrity in African societies.

PAST EVENTS

The Leading Women’s Economic Summit & Exhibition 2024 – Malawi was designed to open-up economic opportunities to a growing and increasingly well-placed women entrepreneurs engaged in business in Malawi. The event marked the launch of Leading Women of Africa – Malawi. The Summit has provided an historical platform for women of Malawi to position themselves as agents of change in the country.The event was a high-level gathering of Government leaders, policy makers, as well as women change agents. It offered a platform for first class networking between women entrepreneurs from Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zimbia. In addition, women were given a platform to showcase various products and investment opportunities.

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The Future is Female & Men Champions Awards 2023

Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is proud to announce the nominees for the 2023 The Future is Female Awards & LWA Men Champions Awards.

Over 50 nominations were received from a record number of 20 African countries. Following extensive research and deliberation, the adjudicators retained a shortlist of 26 finalists in four (4) categories and seven (7) sub-categories and a further 20 Honorary Awards nominees.

The short-listed nominees are...

The Award winners will be unveiled at a glittering gala ceremony to be held in Johannesburg on 18 November 2023.

Leading up to the Gala Event and Awards ceremony, LWA will also host the Partnership for Growth (APG) Symposium and Exhibition due to take place 16-17 November 2023.

The APG 2023 will be preceded by an intensive Women and Political Power in Africa Masterclass designed for Female African Politicians on 15th November 2023.

OBJECTIVES

  • Showcase Africa’s business opportunities
  • Facilitate access to finance
  • Facilitate B2B engagements
  • Recognise the contributions of male and female leaders in socio-economic development

Endorsed by the late Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and Patron of Leading Women of Africa (LWA), LWA Men  Champions & the Future is Female Awards  are the most distinguished and prestigious Awards designed to create awareness and showcase the role of male and female leaders as change agents on the continent.

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