Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa, an MA student in Global African Studies at Global Studies University, specializing in Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations, represented the University at the Women’s Democracy Network Conference in Accra, Ghana, on January 22–23, 2026. The conference brought together women leaders from across Africa, including sitting parliamentarians, former legislators, party leaders, and civil society advocates, to discuss governance, leadership, and the role of women in politics.
Mantate spoke on the panel Women’s Intergenerational Leadership alongside Hon. Dr. Bernadette Lahai of Sierra Leone and Yvonne Mpambara of Uganda. She said, “I feel very privileged to have attended a conference like this, because women leadership in Africa’s governance architecture sits at the centre of my academic research. I see these spaces as meaningful for building connections that I will no doubt find useful in my fieldwork, but also for my growth beyond my current academic pursuits.”
Her research focuses on Africa’s governance, global leadership, and the role of media, particularly digital media, in shaping international relations. She is especially interested in women’s leadership, global governance, and the intersections of diplomacy, media, and representation. Participation in events like the Women’s Democracy Network Conference allows her to engage directly with policymakers and leaders, enriching both her academic scholarship and practical understanding of African diplomacy.
During her visit, Mantate also toured the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, which she described as “an experience I will carry forward as a reminder of the founding aspiration of an independent Africa, one that Nkrumah called to ‘Unite.'”
Read Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa’s full student profile to learn more about her research and academic journey.
Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa, an MA student in Global African Studies at Global Studies University, specializing in Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations, represented the University at the Women’s Democracy Network Conference in Accra, Ghana, on January 22–23, 2026. The conference brought together women leaders from across Africa, including sitting parliamentarians, former legislators, party leaders, and civil society advocates, to discuss governance, leadership, and the role of women in politics.
Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa, an MA student in Global African Studies at Global Studies University, specializing in Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations, represented the University at the Women’s Democracy Network Conference in Accra, Ghana, on January 22–23, 2026. The conference brought together women leaders from across Africa, including sitting parliamentarians, former legislators, party leaders, and civil society advocates, to discuss governance, leadership, and the role of women in politics.
Mantate spoke on the panel Women’s Intergenerational Leadership alongside Hon. Dr. Bernadette Lahai of Sierra Leone and Yvonne Mpambara of Uganda. She said, “I feel very privileged to have attended a conference like this, because women leadership in Africa’s governance architecture sits at the centre of my academic research. I see these spaces as meaningful for building connections that I will no doubt find useful in my fieldwork, but also for my growth beyond my current academic pursuits.”
Her research focuses on Africa’s governance, global leadership, and the role of media, particularly digital media, in shaping international relations. She is especially interested in women’s leadership, global governance, and the intersections of diplomacy, media, and representation. Participation in events like the Women’s Democracy Network Conference allows her to engage directly with policymakers and leaders, enriching both her academic scholarship and practical understanding of African diplomacy.
During her visit, Mantate also toured the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, which she described as “an experience I will carry forward as a reminder of the founding aspiration of an independent Africa, one that Nkrumah called to ‘Unite.'”
Read Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa’s full student profile to learn more about her research and academic journey.
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