The article explores the complexities of African identity, questioning who qualifies as African and how gender shapes perceptions of Africanness. It highlights the dominance of male leadership in political, cultural, and social spheres, with the recent election of Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as chair of the African Union Commission serving as a key example. Historically, the continent has seen minimal female representation, with only one woman heading the AU since its founding in 1963. The dialogue around this inequality is crucial for the future of African identity and leadership.
Since its founding in 1963, the African Union has had only one female leader: Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, who was elected in 2012, highlighting gender disparity.
Konjit Sinegiorgis expressed regret that the AU is lacking female leadership, stating we need to place the AU Commission on the right side of history.
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