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A Woman Could Lead the United Nations, What Would It Mean for Africa?
A Woman Could Lead the United Nations, What Would It Mean for Africa?
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In this Nnete Fela Show, we examine the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General and the possibility of the first woman taking the leadership... 18.08.2026, Sputnik Africa
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A Woman Could Lead the United Nations, What Would It Mean for Africa?
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In this Nnete Fela Show, we examine the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General and the possibility of the first woman taking the leadership of the organisation since its creation in 1945.
With candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean emerging as serious contenders, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has called on SADC countries to support the election of a woman.What would a woman Secretary-General mean for global diplomacy, and could it strengthen the voice of the Global South?In conversation with Dr Zukiswa Mqolomba, we explore the importance of representation, the role of women in global leadership, and the need to move beyond symbolic appointments towards genuine institutional transformation.Dr Mqolomba argues that representation in leadership matters deeply for young African girls:As António Guterres' term approaches its end in December 2026, could 2027 mark a turning point for the United Nations and potentially for the way global power is distributed?Tune into this Nnete Fela Show to find out.► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show.► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods
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A Woman Could Lead the United Nations, What Would It Mean for Africa?
18:37 18.08.2026 (Updated: 18:37 21.08.2026) In this Nnete Fela Show, we examine the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General and the possibility of the first woman taking the leadership of the organisation since its creation in 1945.
With candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean emerging as serious contenders, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has called on SADC countries to support the election of a woman.
What would a woman Secretary-General mean for global diplomacy, and could it strengthen the voice of the Global South?
In conversation with Dr Zukiswa Mqolomba, we explore the importance of representation, the role of women in global leadership, and the need to move beyond symbolic appointments towards genuine institutional transformation.
Dr Mqolomba argues that representation in leadership matters deeply for young African girls:
“Representation matters, seeing people who look like you, who talk like you or dress like you and move like you in spaces of global power and global leadership speaks volumes for the ordinary girl child who grows up in a township,” She says.
As António Guterres' term approaches its end in December 2026, could 2027 mark a turning point for the United Nations and potentially for the way global power is distributed?
Tune into this Nnete Fela Show to find out.
► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show. ► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods 
