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Angela List Rises to First Vice President of Ghana Chamber of Mines

By Blossom Ukoha “I will not shirk that responsibility under any circumstances.” Those were the words of Angela List following her election as First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, as she acknowledged the increased responsibility that comes with helping to maximise the benefits derived from Ghana’s mineral resources. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nguvu Mining Limited was elected to the influential position during the Chamber’s recent Annual General Meeting in Accra, marking a significant step up from her previous role as Second Vice President. The Ghana Chamber of Mines, established in 1928, is the country’s leading minerals industry association, representing companies involved in mineral exploration, production, and processing. As First Vice President, List now occupies one of the highest leadership positions within the organisation, where she will help shape industry policy, promote best practices, and advocate for the sustainable development of Ghana’s mining sector. With…

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Global Power Women Forum 2026 Concludes at Cambridge with a Bold Call to Build Women-Powered Economies

GPWF 2026

The Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) 2026 concluded successfully at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, bringing together an exceptional gathering of global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, investors, academics, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, and changemakers committed to shaping a more inclusive and prosperous future. Convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, this year’s Forum was held under the theme: “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance.” More than a conference, GPWF 2026 served as a strategic platform for high-level dialogue, partnership-building, and action-oriented engagement focused on the role of women in designing, financing, governing, and sustaining the economies of the future. The Forum welcomed an impressive delegation of global leaders and influencers, including Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, represented by an official delegation; Her Excellency Diana Nausėdienė, First Lady of Lithuania; Her Excellency Ambassador Prof.…

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026: Must Women Be at the Heart of Restoring Our Planet?

Must women be at the heart of restoring our planet? The evidence suggests that the answer is not only yes, but that achieving meaningful environmental restoration may be impossible without them. As the world marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17, attention turns once again to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, the observance promotes global action against land degradation, desertification, and drought through the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). In 2026, Kenya hosts the global observance, becoming the first African nation in nearly a decade to do so. The theme, “Rangelands: Recognise. Respect. Restore.”, highlights the importance of grasslands, savannas, and drylands that cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface, support approximately 2 billion people, and provide nearly 70% of global livestock feed. Yet according to the…

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The Rise of Women-Powered Economies: GPWF Cambridge 2026 Positions Women Leaders at the Centre of Capital, Trade and Economic Governance

At a time when global economies are navigating profound shifts in capital flows, trade systems, institutional governance, and economic resilience, the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 will convene an exceptional gathering of world leaders, policymakers, investors, academics, and enterprise leaders to examine the growing role of women in shaping the future of economic governance. Held in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, GPWF Cambridge 2026 is built around the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade and the Future of Economic Governance.” More than a women’s conference, the Forum is designed as a global power platform where influence converts to investment, leadership shapes economies, and strategic partnerships create pathways for sustainable development and shared prosperity. As nations face increasing pressure to stabilise capital flows, reform trade systems, strengthen institutional governance, and deliver measurable socio-economic outcomes, women leaders are playing increasingly influential roles in shaping fiscal policy, industrial strategy,…

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Can the World End Obstetric Fistula and Restore Dignity for Women?

By Staff Writer Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), once made a powerful statement while advocating for maternal health and safe childbirth: “No woman should die while giving life.” Yet for hundreds of thousands of women around the world, surviving childbirth can still come at a devastating cost. Every year, women and girls emerge from prolonged, obstructed labour with a preventable injury that leaves them incontinent, isolated, and stripped of their dignity. This condition, obstetric fistula, remains one of the clearest indicators of inequality in women’s healthcare and one of the most urgent maternal health challenges of our time. For many women, childbirth is expected to be a moment of celebration, the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope and promise. Instead, for those affected by obstetric fistula, it can become the beginning of years of physical suffering, social exclusion, and…

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Women in Blue Helmets: The Growing Force Transforming Global Peacekeeping

Women in Blue Helmets: The Growing Force Transforming Global Peacekeeping

By Blossom Ukoha As dawn broke over a remote village in South Sudan, a young mother cautiously approached a United Nations patrol. For months, fear had kept her indoors. Armed conflict had displaced families, disrupted livelihoods, and shattered trust in institutions. But on that day, she walked directly toward a female peacekeeper wearing the iconic blue helmet. The woman listened patiently, spoke with empathy, and helped connect the community to protection services. For the villagers, the presence of women in the peacekeeping force represented more than security; it offered trust, understanding, and hope. This scene reflects a growing reality across conflict zones worldwide. Women peacekeepers are increasingly becoming essential actors in the global pursuit of peace, helping communities rebuild after violence and contributing unique perspectives that strengthen peacekeeping missions. Yet despite their proven impact, women remain significantly underrepresented within United Nations peace operations. United Nations peacekeepers are military personnel, police…

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She Faced Rejection and Still Rose: The Inspiring Journey of Sibongile Sambo

“Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It’s you who can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai There is a quiet strength that lives within many women, especially in moments when life does not go as planned. It shows up when doors close, when opportunities slip away, and when the world suggests you are not enough. It is the strength to rise anyway, to begin again, and to believe again. For Sibongile Sambo, that strength transformed a painful rejection into a powerful legacy that continues to inspire women across Africa. A Dream Grounded, But Not Broken Sibongile’s journey began in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, where she was born in 1974. Like many young women with ambition, she carried a dream that felt both exciting and attainable. She wanted to become a flight attendant with South African Airways. She pursued this dream with determination, believing she had what…

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