Judith Suminwa Tuluka from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mpumi Madisa from South Africa, Samia Suluhu Hassan from Tanzania and Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu all made the list, that is determined by four main metrics: money, media, impact and spheres of influence. The result: 100 women across finance, technology, media and beyond who command a collective $33 trillion in economic power and influence more than 1 billion people. While this is a testament to their remarkable impact and influence, it also highlights the pressing need for a broader effort to elevate and support women across the African continent.
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