While Africa ranks among the leaders globally in terms of women in executive positions, the continent’s progress still falls short of the benchmarks for true gender equality in leadership. This situation raises important questions about whether true leadership diversity is genuinely improving or merely a symbolic gesture. Although Africa is advancing compared to the rest of the world, the pace of change remains slow. 

Many companies proudly promote their commitment to gender diversity, yet, in practice, some have only a single woman on their boards. This brings up a critical question: How many diversity initiatives will it take for African boardrooms to genuinely reflect the progress they claim to champion? 

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