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Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: ‘Nakfa’ Secondary School encourages outstanding students

The objective of the program was to create a positive influence on fellow students to work hard in their education and become competitive

‘Nakfa’ Secondary School in Adi-Tekelezan has encouraged 10 outstanding students who scored high marks in the National School Leaving Examination. The outstanding students are members of the 37th round of national service. Mr. Woldeyesus Foto, director of the school, said that the awardees were students who scored a GPA of…

Merck Foundation

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CORRECTION: Dr. Rasha Kelej together with African and Asian First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2026 through their Impactful Development Programs

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment

Marking International Women’s Day 2026: Merck Foundation’s 14-Year Journey of Empowering Women, particularly Infertile Women, and supporting Girl Education On International Women’s Day 2026, Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany…

Times Higher Education

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Powering Africa’s Future: THE Africa Universities Summit 2026 to Ignite Innovation, Talent and Inclusion

The summit will bring together leaders from universities, business, and civil society for dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and visionary keynotes

Africa’s youth, representing over 400 million voices, are driving the continent’s ambition for growth, innovation, and sustainable development. The THE Africa Universities Summit 2026 (www.TimesHigherEd-events.com) will convene in Nairobi on 30-31 March to explore how higher education can unlock human capital, fuel entrepreneurial success, and promote inclusive growth across the…

Merck Foundation

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    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO during their visit to Uganda
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (2)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (3)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (4)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (5)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (6)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (7)
    • Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Womens Day 2026 (8)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (3)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with a group of infertile women during her visit to Central African Republic
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Dr. Rasha Kelej together with African and Asian First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2026 through their Impactful Development Programs

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment

Marking International Women’s Day 2026: Merck Foundation’s 14-Year Journey of Empowering Women, particularly Infertile Women, and supporting Girl Education On International Women’s Day 2026, Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany…

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Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Empower Next Generation of Female Leaders Across Africa

By collaborating with JA Africa, Delta contributes to building a scalable pipeline of confident, skilled young women prepared to lead in their communities and industries

Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), has successfully graduated 61 high-potential African girls from the 2026 LEAD Camp, formally inducting them into the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) community, a long-term leadership and opportunity platform advancing young women across Africa. Held in Accra from March…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles: Ambassador Cillia Mangroo presents credentials to the President of the Swiss Confederation

Ambassador Mangroo reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to constructive dialogue and meaningful collaboration with the Swiss Confederation

On 26 February 2026, Ambassador Cillia Ardyna Mangroo presented her Credentials to President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin at the Federal Palace in Bern, Switzerland. On this occasion, Ambassador Mangroo conveyed the best wishes of President Dr. Patrick Herminie to President Parmelin and highlighted that the establishment…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: Vice President Sebastien Pillay Meets Lions Club Delegation to Revitalise Key Community Initiatives

The Lions Club representatives underscored their commitment to aligning their service projects with the government’s broader vision and development priorities

A renewed push to restore impactful community programmes and strengthen partnerships for national development took centre stage today as the Vice President of Seychelles, Sebastien Pillay, received a delegation from the Lions Clubs International during a courtesy call at State House. Led by District Governor Mr Simon Njoroge, the delegation…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Capacity upgrading training to pre-school teachers

Noting that the effectiveness of the training should be measured by the results achieved on the ground, Ms. Gemila Hassan, head of pre-school education, and Mr. Salah Hassan, head of the teachers’ association, called on the trainees to apply the knowledge

The Ministry of Education branch in the Northern Red Sea Region, in collaboration with the teachers’ association branch in the region, provided capacity upgrading training to over 80 pre-school teachers from the sub-zones of Ghinda, Massawa, Sheib, Gelalo, Foro, and Dahlak. Mr. Girmay Zerayakob, head of human resources development at…

State House Seychelles
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President Dr Patrick Herminie Appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles

This new role comes at a pivotal time as UniSey expands its academic programmes, strengthens international collaborations, and enhances its research capacity in support of national transformation

The Office of the President announces that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey). This appointment reaffirms the strong partnership between the government and the University of Seychelles, underscoring the continued commitment to advancing higher education, research,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Christians advised to observe Lent with spiritual reflection

Presiding over the Ash Wednesday Mass at Parliament on 18 February 2026, the Bishop noted that the soul requires training to achieve a good inner attitude, which is the foundation of spiritual life and development

The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira has urged Christians to meditate deeply on their inner attitude during the Lenten season, so as to learn oneself and process the convictions of the heart, spirit and soul. Presiding over the Ash Wednesday Mass at Parliament on 18 February…