The Fourth Republic of Ghana is historical for many reasons. It has more women in higher public office than it has ever had, in its 51 years as an independent nation. This post highlights some of the women at the height of power. The Speaker of Parliament Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo (born 26 March 1937) is [...]

President George Bush marrying new wives? I didn’t say that. Did I? Photos courtesy of The White House website.

Women rights activists must be grinning from ear-to-ear right now. In the past few weeks, a new wave seems to be speeding through the world political landscape as more women take up leading roles.