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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Call for the 2024-2025 Fellowship for Young African Professionals

The program aims to engage young Africans in skill and capacity development for Africa's social dimensions

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has announced the opening for applications for the "ECA Fellowships for Young African Professionals." The program aims to engage young Africans in skill and capacity development for Africa's social dimensions. It focuses on training and mentorship to cultivate highly skilled human capital…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation with The First Lady of Botswana (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation with The First Lady of Botswana (3)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation with The First Lady of Botswana (4)
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Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meet Botswana President & First Lady to launch long term partnership to build healthcare capacity, stop infertility Stigma & Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Support girl education in Botswana

Merck Foundation is also working closely with Botswana First Lady to inspire girls and sensitize communities about the importance of girl education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) declared Botswana First Lady as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, stop GBV and support girl education; Merck Foundation Chairperson & CEO meet Botswana President and First Lady to acknowledge their Alumni and Award winners; Merck Foundation marking strong milestone of Transforming Patient…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Ghana: Bawumia donates Pickup to Hilla Limann Senior High School

The NPP flagbearer promised to provide the vehicle to the only Senior High School in the Sissala West District in response to a request by the late Paramount Chief of Gwollu, Kuri-Biktie Limann IV, made just before he passed away

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, who is also the Presidential Candidate of the NPP, has donated a Pickup vehicle to the Hilla Limann Senior High School at Gwollu in the Upper West Region. The NPP flagbearer promised to provide the vehicle to the only Senior High School in the…

U.S. Embassy in Namibia

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    • Reach Namibia’s Economic Strengthening Officer Elina Nkambale (center) explains the ALIVE Hub to Deputy Minister for Sport, Youth and National Service, Hon. Dr. Emma Kantema-Gaomas (second from right) and USAID Acting Country Representative Dr. Rockfeler Herisse (right)
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Namibia: United States Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Hubs

Reach Namibia and the ALIVE Hubs demonstrate the U.S. Government’s continued commitment to providing health and economic relief to the people of Namibia

The United States Government-funded Reach Namibia project has launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Accelerator (ALIVE) Hub at Rundu, Kavango East Region. The ALIVE Hub initiative will equip project participants with entrepreneurial skills to establish sustainable businesses.  In collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services (MSYNS), regional…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Renovates Bilual Secondary School, Creating a Better Learning Environment for All

The new iteration of this Uror County secondary school has six classrooms, a kitchen, an in-built toilet, gates and a fence

While successful learning ultimately depends on the hard work put in by individual students, having access to a properly equipped school is likely to boost one’s motivation to make the significant effort needed to lay the groundwork for a satisfying professional life. Thanks to funding from the United Nations Mission…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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H.E Mourad Amokrane, Ambassador- Designate of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda Presents Copies of Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs

Hon John Mulimba extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Mourad Amokrane and expressed Uganda’s commitment to further strengthening the bilateral ties that have been fostered over the years

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda is pleased to announce that H.E. Mourad Amokrane, Ambassador-Designate of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs,…

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

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    • The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
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The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)

It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States' commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa

The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and…

African Union (AU)

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Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting seeks to advance Africa’s political and socioeconomic development: Highlight of key issues

The two-day ministerial meeting will consider budget matters and adopt the African Union Budget for year 2025; discuss security status on the continent and peace financing mechanisms

The meeting of the African Union 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting bringing together Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanism (RMs) and member states kicked off on the 18th of July 2024 with the 45th Session of the Executive Council. The two-day ministerial meeting will consider budget matters and adopt the African Union Budget…

TECNO Mobile
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TECNO Partners with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria to Support Digital Learning for Children

To improve the quality of education for children and adolescents, the Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the innovative Nigeria Learning Passport programme in 2022

TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), a leading innovative technology brand, has announced a partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to support the implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform. In today's world, too many children remain out of school, and many more are not learning. In…

The Mastercard Foundation

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    • Left to right, Rodwell Mangisi, Digital Economy Director, Mastercard Foundation; Adrian Bukenya, Country Director, Uganda Programs, Mastercard Foundation; David Rurangirwa, Acting Country Director, Rwanda Programs; Suraj Shah, Head Strategic Partnerships and Thought Leadership, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mastercard Foundation; Tina Muparadzi Executive Director, Education and Transitions, Mastercard Foundation; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Peter Materu Chief Program Officer, Mastercard Foundation; Rosy Fynn, Country Director, Nigeria Programs; Joseph Nsengimana, Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mastercard Foundation; Samuel Yalew Adela, Country Director, Ethiopia Programs; Rica Rwigamba, Country Director, Ghana Programs; John Seel Muraguri, Director, Country Program Communications, Mastercard Foundation
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Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja Ends with 10 Recommendations for Delivering the Future of Learning in Africa

Participants reached a consensus that integrating technology into learning systems in Africa is now a necessity, not a luxury

About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation (https://MastercardFdn.org/) EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss education technology for resilient and inclusive learning in Africa. Participants reached a consensus that integrating technology into learning systems…