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The Digest:

Ghana is in mourning following the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the nation's former first lady and a formidable political figure in her own right. Affectionately nicknamed the "Hillary Clinton of Africa" for her pioneering presidential bid, she died Thursday morning after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of women's advocacy and political activism.

Key Points:
  • Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away at 76 after a short illness.
  • She was Ghana’s longest-serving first lady, married to former leader Jerry Rawlings.
  • In 2016, she became the first woman to run for president of Ghana.
  • She was nicknamed “The Hillary Clinton of Africa” for her groundbreaking candidacy.
  • A fierce women’s rights advocate, she improved inheritance rights for widows and children.
  • She helped Ghana become the first nation to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • Ghana’s parliament has adjourned in her honor as the nation begins official mourning.
Her passing marks the end of an era for Ghanaian politics, silencing a powerful voice for gender equality and social justice.

Sources: TheCable

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