First woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in Mozambique.

Martin Lel, a Kenyan runner will competing for the first time in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Politician and Diplomat of Ghana, Akufo-Addo is the presidential candidate for 2008 of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Will represent South Africa in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Swimming.

Nawal El Saadawi is an Egyptian doctor, novelist, and writer who fights for women's rights.

Spokesperson of the opposition party MDC in Zimbabwe.

Nigerian sprinter who is competing in the 2008 Summer Games.

Will represent Tunisia in swimming in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs in Zimbabwe, Chinamasa is a leading member of the ruling party ZANU-PF.

Paul Kipsiele Koech is a top runner who will participate in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games for the second representing...