From over 6,000 applications, we are proud to unveil the 10 extraordinary women selected for the 5th edition of the WIA Young Leaders program, supported by our partners Christian Dior Couture, Lazard, and KPMG France. ?

These women are not only achievers in their fields — they are visionaries transforming industries, communities, and nations across Africa. ?

This year’s remarkable young women shaping the future of Africa are:

Sarah Msambira (Malawi) – Director of Agriculture, Small Farm Cities Africa
Eileen Claudia Akbaraly (Madagascar) – CEO & Founder, Made For A Woman
Adaorah Enyi – The Digital Physician Enyi (Nigeria) – Chief Operating Officer, Oncopadi Technologies
Phebe Ilesanmi (Nigeria ) – Chief Compliance Officer & Co-Founder, Trashcoin Limited
Toyin Abioye (Nigeria) – CEO/Founder NezaTech Africa
Dr.Kalkidan Alachew (Ethiopia) – Consultant Internist & Endocrinologist, Alert Comprehensive Hospital
Jeanette Gitobu (Kenya) – Director, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Puseletso Manyaka (South Africa) – Medical Biological Scientist, North West University
Yara Rodrigues (Cape Verde) – Board of Directors, Sea Institute of Cabo Verde (IMAR)
Nouran Farouk (Egypt) – Co-founder, Dosy Bikes Company

Together, they embody the next generation of African leadership — women redefining what it means to lead with resilience, purpose, and impact.

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