Women in political leadership in West and East Africa have made progress, but still face significant barriers. The average representation of women in parliaments in Africa is around 27%, with some countries like Rwanda and Senegal leading the way with over 40% representation. West African Countries like Senegal and Liberia have made significant progress in promoting women's participation in politics, while in East Africa, Countries like Rwanda and Ethiopia have implemented policies and programs to increase women's representation in politics. Overall, while there has been progress, much work remains to be done to address the barriers and promote women's participation in politics in West and East Africa. It is for this reason that the researchers will attempt to examine the progress made so far with concrete examples and equally discuss some of the barriers facing a complete implementation of the required quota for women in politics. The paper shall end with policy recommendations.