Mali’s officials and Russian representatives celebrate the nuclear energy deal, strengthening international cooperation.
Kirsty Coventry has made history as the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC), officially taking office this week. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and Africa’s most decorated female Olympian, Coventry brings a legacy of athletic excellence and trailblazing leadership to her office. She was a member of the IOC Athletes Commission for eight years and its chairperson for three years, Zimbabwe’s sports minister from 2018 until she was elected IOC president, and a member of the IOC Executive Board from 2023 until her election. As IOC president, Coventry champions inclusive leadership and gender equality, drawing from her experiences as an athlete, minister, and mother. While cautious on contentious issues, her rise offers renewed optimism—including the dream of an African-hosted Olympics.
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