Africa's vast renewable resources position the continent as a potential global leader in sustainable energy, particularly in countries like South Africa and Namibia. The region's abundant sunlight, strong winds, and extensive coastlines create significant opportunities for green hydrogen development. However, despite the positive outlook in the energy sector, women remain underrepresented globally, facing barriers such as lack of access to information and workplace biases. In Sub-Saharan Africa, energy security issues disproportionately affect women and children, emphasizing the need for gender equality in the sector. Several countries are making strides in enhancing women's participation, with Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire leading the way. Schools and universities play a critical role in advancing women in STEM, although further investment in empowering educators is necessary. Civil society has a crucial role in advocating for a just energy transition and gender balance, ensuring female representation in all levels of energy projects. The Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek, Namibia, aims to drive discussions on Africa's green industrial revolution and launch the Women in Green Hydrogen (WiGH) Africa Chapter, dedicated to increasing women's participation in the green hydrogen economy.