Africa: Women’s accession to the premiership, a driving force for a generation of African women – magazine

Kinshasa, September 5^th, 2026 (CPA).- The accession of women to the position of Prime Minister in several African countries, notably the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has been presented as a driving force for a generation of African women, according to an editorial note entitled “Women Who Are Paving the Way”, received by the CPA on Monday. “The accession of the first women to serve as Prime Ministers in several African countries, namely Judith Suminwa Tuluka in the DRC, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri in Tunisia, Robinah Nabbanja in Uganda, Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi in Mozambique, Victoire Sidémého Tomégah-Dogbé in Togo, as well as Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, recently appointed in the Kingdom of Morocco on September 29^th, 2026, marks a new stage in the history of women’s representation at the helm of African governments. These appointments are driving forces for a new generation of African women,” the magazine Le coup de gueule de la femme said in its publication. “To all these women, Génération Dynamique (GYD) says thank you for your courage and determination, and for accepting the responsibility that comes with such a high office, but above all, because your presence in these positions helps broaden the horizons of an entire generation,” the magazine added. According to the source, women’s place is not only in the public sector. It is everywhere they have the skills, willingness and ability to take action. “For a long time, certain positions seemed to belong almost exclusively to men. A woman could be competent, educated and experienced, but when it came to accessing the highest levels of responsibility, prejudices, habits and social barriers were still present,” wrote Kikina Mungul Diaka, editor of Le coup de gueule de la femme. “Our wish is that these Prime Ministers gradually become commonplace, that the doors they have opened remain open, and that young African girls no longer learn to dream small,” she stressed, adding that whenever a woman walks through a door that once seemed reserved for men, she challenges the idea that certain responsibilities are too great for a woman. “We do not want these journeys to become merely beautiful pages in history books. We want these women to be able to meet, exchange ideas, collaborate and pass on their experience. We dream of bringing these great African women leaders closer to women politicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, professionals and young leaders from our different countries,” Ms. Mungul Diaka explained. She noted that a woman Prime Minister can inspire a future female politician, a businesswoman can create an opportunity for an entrepreneur from another country, and a prominent woman leader can become a mentor to a young woman. GYD is an association bringing together the children of former Congolese Prime Ministers, committed to the development of the DRC and to building an Africa where each generation can go further than the previous one.