Cameroonian academic and social entrepreneur Dr. Solange Swiri Tumasang has continued to garner continental recognition for her work in education, women’s empowerment, and youth development, following her appointment as the Cameroon country representative for Women Achievers Africa (WAA) in 2024.
Dr. Solange, who was named one of Africa’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2024, is widely recognized for her advocacy in promoting gender equality, peacebuilding, and community development. She currently lectures on English language and linguistics at the University of Maroua and also teaches at the Pan-African University’s Higher School of Governance and Human Sciences in Yaoundé.
Beyond academia, she is the founder of the Dr. Tumasang Swiri Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on girls’ education, youth mentorship, and support for internally displaced children. The foundation has also led initiatives against period poverty by training hundreds of girls in Cameroon and Nigeria to produce reusable sanitary pads.
Dr. Solange is also the author of Naya’s Dream, a novel used in schools and advocacy programs to address issues including early marriage and girls’ education. She is currently adapting the story into an AI-generated animated series aimed at reaching young audiences across Africa.
As part of her role with Women Achievers Africa, she is promoting the Women Achievers Conference and Awards 2026 to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from July 28 to 31. The event will focus on women’s leadership and bring together female leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across the continent.
Organizers say the conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses, networking sessions, and the “100 African Women Changemakers Award."
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