Malawi’s Vice President, Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah, has been appointed to the G100 Presidential Advisory Council, a prestigious global body comprising some of the world’s most influential women leaders, marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career and elevating Malawi’s profile on the international stage.
The appointment was announced this week on the G100 official website, where Dr Ansah is listed among eminent global leaders serving on the Council.
The Presidential Advisory Council supports the G100 Global President in advancing women’s leadership, gender equality, and international collaboration across governments, institutions, and civil society.
Dr Ansah, Malawi’s second female Vice President, assumed office following the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) victory in the 16 September 2025 General Elections. She is widely respected as a jurist, constitutional law expert, author, and stateswoman with decades of experience in public service.
A retired Justice of Appeal and Senior Counsel, Dr Ansah has served in several high-profile positions, including Attorney General of Malawi, Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, and President of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC (ECF-SADC).
She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Malawi, a Master of Laws in International Human Rights, and a PhD in International Human Rights from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
Beyond her legal and political career, Dr Ansah is an accomplished author whose publications focus on constitutional law, human rights, and legal development. She also serves as National Overseer of Christ Citadel International Church.
The G100 is a global network bringing together distinguished women leaders from more than 100 countries to promote leadership, empowerment, governance, innovation, and gender equality through collaboration and advocacy. Its Presidential Advisory Council includes heads of state, first ladies, ministers, diplomats, business leaders, and other internationally recognised figures.
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