DAR-Former Liberian President and Patron of African Women Leaders Network (AWLN),H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has arrived in Dar es Salaam for a three day official visit from 19th to 22nd April,2026.
At the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was welcomed by the Minister of Community development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Hon. Dorothy Gwajina and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Hon.James Millya and other senior government officials.
While in Dar es Salaam,H.E Sirleaf is expected to participate at AWLN Steering Committee, meet government officials, political parties leaders, religious leaders, women and civil society organization.
Her engagements aim to foster partnerships that support women’s leadership initiatives, sustainable development goals across the region and strengthening collaboration between Tanzania and the AWLN.
The African Women Leaders’ Network, established to amplify the voices and influence of women in leadership positions, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies that empower women politically, economically, and socially.
Sirleaf’s presence in Tanzania signals renewed momentum for the network’s mission, particularly in East Africa, where efforts to increase women’s participation in decision-making are gaining traction.