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Winners of the Seventh “TRT World Citizen Awards” Announced

Under the theme “Inspiring Positive Change,” Ibtihal Aboussaad and Vaniya Agrawal were honored in the “Communicator” category for highlighting ethical responsibility in artificial intelligence, while the “Youth” award was presented to Nigerian environmental activist Amara Nwuneli

Initiated in 2017 with TRT’s (https://www.TRT.net.tr) vision of “inspiring positive change” and regarded as one of its most significant social responsibility projects, the TRT World Citizen Awards (https://WorldCitizen.TRT.net.tr) were presented for the seventh time this year. The awards, given to individuals from different countries around the world who expand social benefit…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Announcement of Winners of Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) eBook Reader Review Competition

The winning reviews were selected based on their depth of insight, creativity, relevance to the Reader’s purpose, and accuracy of observations

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the winners of the IsDBI eBook Reader App Review Competition, an initiative launched to gather user insights to support the enhancement of the Institute’s digital reading platform. The competition invited users of the IsDBI eBook Reader, across the iOS,…

APO Group
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APO Group Wins Double at 2025 Global Brand Awards

Recognised for Leadership in PR, Strategic Communications and Influential Storytelling

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been recognised at the 2025 Global Brand Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4rPq9BP) for delivering communications at a continental scale - ensuring impact, trust, and consistency across multiple markets and institutions. APO Group received two honours: Excellence in PR &…

Orange Middle East and Africa

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Orange Summer Challenge 2025: Orange Middle East and Africa (MEA) awards three impact-driven start-ups

The winning start-ups will benefit from financial, technical and business support provided by the Orange Digital Centers and Orange MEA, including a total grant of €50,000 to accelerate their development

Following the 3rd International Orange Summer Challenge (OSC) Award Ceremony, held on February 4, 2026, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) awarded three innovative start-ups developed by young entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East, within the Orange Digital Center network. As a flagship program of the Orange Digital…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation provided 1195 scholarships to women healthcare providers to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026

Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,500 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries across 44 critical and underserved medical specialties, and nearly 1,200 scholarships have been provided to women medical graduates

Merck Foundation and African first Ladies mark International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026 by empowering women in STEM and supporting girl education Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO together with The First Ladies of Africa mark ‘International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026’ through their…

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Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merck Foundation: After Being Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African Magazine, Named Among the 100 Most Influential African Women alongside Tanzania and Namibia Presidents, by Avance Media for the 7th Consecutive Year

The annual list celebrates African women whose leadership, influence, and accomplishments continue to shape decision-making at the highest levels locally and internationally

Following her recent recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine (UK), Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” Campaign, has now been named among the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 by Avance Media, for the…

APO Group

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APO Group’s Rania El Rafie Appointed Chair of Public Sector & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee for the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

The appointment reflects APO Group’s leadership in shaping communications excellence across Africa and the Middle East

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has announced the appointment of Rania El Rafie, Vice President of  Public Relations & Strategic Communications, as Chair of the Public Sector & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee for the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards.…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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Liberia: President Boakai Declares Wednesday, February 11, As Armed Forces Day

The proclamation stresses that the Armed Forces Day celebration is also in recognition of the role the Armed Forces of Liberia plays in protecting the country’s territorial integrity and participating in the structural and social transformation of the country

His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as “Armed Forces Day,” and to be celebrated throughout the Republic as a national holiday.  The Proclamation further directs all military and paramilitary organizations within…

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Eritrea: Annual meeting of Sahel Jemahir association

The meeting reviewed activities conducted in 2025 in terms of achievements registered and challenges encountered

Sahel Jemahir Association conducted its annual meeting on 30 January in Kamchewa, Afabet sub-zone. The annual meeting included a tour of historical sites in the sub-zone. Mr. Mohammed-Nur Rejib, administrator of Afabet sub-zone, noting the history of Kamchewa during the armed struggle for independence and the perseverance of the people,…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • Left to Right: Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA); Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux; and Seleman Mabisso, Acting Assistant Director of the Music Department at the National Arts Council of Tanzania, BASATA during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
    • L-R: Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and AFRIMA’s Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux, during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
    • L-R: Tanzanian music director, Folex, who won AFRIMA’s Best Music Video of the Year, Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux; and Seleman Mabisso, Acting Assistant Director of the Music Department at the National Arts Council of Tanzania, BASATA, during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
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Winning All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ‘Life-Changing’ Say Juma Jux, Folex as Stakeholders Meet in Tanzania

The 9th AFRIMA was held from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, and was organised by the African Union Commission and the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the Lagos State Government as the Official Host City

Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the…