Africa: ‘It’s Africa’s Turn to Lead,’ First Lady Boakai Tells Merck Foundation Conference

Africa: ‘It’s Africa’s Turn to Lead,’ First Lady Boakai Tells Merck Foundation Conference

BANJUL — First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai has urged African women to embrace innovation rooted in compassion, declaring that “it’s Africa’s turn to lead” as she addressed fellow First Ladies and dignitaries at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Conference. Speaking at the event, which began October 14 and ends October 15, 2025, in…

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Who is Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi?

Who is Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi?

Getty Images Respected figure: Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: to become Japan’s Iron Lady. After two failed attempts, Sanae Takaichi finally achieved her long-held ambition. The 64-year-old was elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on its 70th anniversary – putting her on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. A…

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