By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Republic of Ghana is set to pull women from all works of life across Africa at the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC), holding from November 26 to 28.
The AWC, a high-level conference will field women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across Africa and the diaspora to discuss pathways for advancing gender equity, leadership, and sustainable development across the continent.
The high-level conference, themed “Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Development,” will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and partnership building aimed at strengthening women’s participation in governance, innovation, and economic empowerment.
In a press statement issued by the Convener, Dr. Jummai Ahmidu , made available to journalists in Abuja, the AWC 9th edition will feature
personalities, including first ladies, ministers, members of parliament, heads of international organizations, civil society leaders, and women in business from various African countries.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Ahmidu noted that the choice of Ghana reflects the country’s enduring commitment to democracy, inclusivity, and the empowerment of women.
“This decision to shift the conference from South Africa to Ghana follows broad consultations with partners, delegates, and regional coordinators across Africa.”
“The shift is not a deviation but a strategic step to enhance accessibility, inclusiveness, and participation—core values on which AWC was founded,” the statement noted.
Countries such as Namibia, Morocco, Rwanda, The Gambia, Ethiopia, and Zambia have hosted previous editions.
Ghana is currently the host nation, while Nigeria is projected to host the 10th edition in 2026.The agenda for this year’s edition will focus on digital inclusion, climate resilience, leadership mentoring, and financing for women-led enterprises—critical areas shaping the continent’s development.
The gathering is expected to produce a Joint Communiqué and Action Framework that will guide national and regional policies toward deepening gender inclusion and institutional reforms that uplift women and girls across Africa.
Since its inception, the African Women Conference has served as a rallying point for African women to share experiences, strengthen solidarity, and chart actionable steps toward achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
