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In this exclusive interview, Madelein Mkunu, Founder & President of Leading Women of Africa and creator of Beyond Boundaries, reflects on the role of women in shaping Africa’s global partnerships.
At the heart of the discussion lies a powerful question:
If African women had to choose the continent’s partners, would they turn to the West, or align with the emerging powers of the Global South such as BRICS?
This conversation explores:
Lessons from Africa’s historical relations with the West
Opportunities and risks of BRICS and the Global South
The unique strengths women bring to negotiations and diplomacy
Why grassroots voices matter in shaping Africa’s alliances
The urgent call for sovereignty, unity, and dignity in Africa’s future partnerships
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Author Bio
Madelein Mkunu is the President of Leading Women of Africa (LWA), a Pan-African social enterprise promoting women's leadership in economic development, and the founder of Beyond Boundaries, a global content and advocacy platform amplifying African women’s voices in policy, peacebuilding, and development. A bilingual English–French strategist and accomplished public speaker, she brings over 20 years of experience in gender mainstreaming, inclusive governance, and stakeholder engagement across Africa and globally. She holds an MBA and a Master’s in Management from IEDC-Bled School of Management (Slovenia), a Postgraduate Degree in Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape (South Africa), a Certificate in Leadership from the Dale Carnegie Institute, and is an alumna of Michigan State University’s Women Empowerment Programme. With a background in accounting and a passion for transformative change, Madelein is a trusted advisor to institutions seeking Africa-rooted development solutions.
