The Role of First Ladies in African Politics: Soft Power, Influence, and Informal Authority: Implications for Regional Integration

Abstract

This article examines The Role of First Ladies in African Politics: Soft Power, Influence, and Informal Authority: Implications for Regional Integration with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of Sociology. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.