History Made as Africa’s Female Presidents Meet - CAJ News Africa

History made as Africa’s female presidents meet - CAJ News Africa

from ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA in Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaTanzania BureauDAR-ES-SALAAM, (CAJ News) – IN a continent where patriarchy prevails, the meeting between the presidents of Namibia and Tanzania is historic. Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan hosted her Namibian counterpart, Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam. Both are Africa’s incumbent female presidents. “Honorable Dr Netumbo is a sister to me” Hassan stated. “I am deligh…

9 striking similarities between the only 2 current female presidents in Africa

In recent years, Africa has witnessed a remarkable rise in female leadership. As of May 2025, two countries have female presidents: Tanzania and Namibia.  Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania) and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Namibia) have both made history as their countries’ first female presidents.  Their journeys share striking similarities that highlight the progress and challenges of female political leadership on the continent. 1. Pioneers in Their Co

‘Regional trade key to improving livelihoods’ - Zimbabwe Situation

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter SADC Chairperson President Mnangagwa yesterday met Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, with shared priorities in regional trade, diplomatic relations and cooperation taking centre stage. The two Presidents, who met at State House in Harare, emphasised that regional trade would improve livelihoods and create jobs, thereby maintaining peace and stability. It was a packed day for President Nandi-Ndaitwah, w…