HE Ambassador Joseph F. Johnson Attends Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend, Highlighting Women’s Leadership in Africa
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
His Excellency Joseph F. Johnson, Ambassador of Liberia to the Kingdom of Morocco, participated in the 2025 Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), held in Marrakech from June 1-3, 2025. The prestigious event, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and sponsored by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, convened an influential assembly of African leaders, including former presidents, prominent women leaders from across the continent, and the newest cohort of Amujae Leaders.
A highlight of the weekend was the introduction of the 13 new leaders of the fourth cohort of Amujae Leaders by former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. This diverse group comprises policymakers, health advocates, parliamentarians, and ministers from across Africa, all dedicated to driving transformative change within their respective nations. They join over 40 preceding Amujae Leaders, collectively forming a formidable pan-African network united by a shared vision for progress.
The weekend’s agenda focused on critical discussions surrounding women in politics, the imperative of women assuming bold leadership roles, and the significance of women actively participating in the electoral process by supporting female candidates.
The newly introduced Amujae Leaders include: Cllr Charlyne Brumskine (Liberia), Sahar Albazar (Egypt), Dr. Haja Ramatu Wurie (Sierra Leone), Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba (Kenya), Patricie Uwase (Rwanda), Uju Vanstasia Rochas-Anwukah (Nigeria), Edite Ramos da Costa Ten Jua (São Tomé and Príncipe), Mylène Noubi Tchatchoua (Cameroon), Dr. Mutshidzi Mulondo (South Africa), Nthati Moorosi (Lesotho), Rohey Malick Lowe (The Gambia), Kanungwe Chota Kanyanyamina (Zambia), and Aya Chebbi (Tunisia).[photo courtesy by the EJS Center]
Concluding the weekend, former President Sirleaf delivered a powerful message, challenging the Amujae Leaders to disregard preconceived notions and to lead with unwavering conviction.