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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (2)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (7)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (9)
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Merck Foundation and African and Asian First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” in Three Languages to Raise Awareness on Cancer Early Detection and prevention with special focus on Children Cancer

The storybook and animation film were launched by Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer…

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    • Dr Rasha Kelej named as one of most influential Africans (1)
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    • Dr Rasha Kelej named as one of most influential Africans (2)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
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New African Magazine of United Kingdom (UK) recognizes Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej as One of ‘100 Most Influential Africans 2025’ for Transforming Healthcare and Empowering Women & Girls, shares Recognition with Presidents of Angola, South Africa, and Ghana

Under Dr. Rasha Kelej ‘s leadership, Merck Foundation has been running impactful programs like their “Scholaship Program for Healthcare Providers” to transform the patient care landscape and improving access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions

The President of Angola, H.E. JOÃOLOURENÇO, The President of South Africa, H.E. CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, The President of Ghana, H.E. JOHN MAHAMA and Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej recognized amongst the  100 Most influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine, UK. Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO recognized for the seventh…

Forest Stewardship Council

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    • Production of pallets TCT forest operator Sofala province Mozambique July 2024 (Image courtesy of Eva Monika A. Branks)
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Mozambique

The standard becomes effective on 15 March 2026

FSC (www.FSC.org) is pleased to announce the publication of the new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Mozambique, marking a significant step toward sustainable forest management in the country. This standard applies to all forest management units, including Small or Low Intensity Managed Forests (SLIMFs), but excludes Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).…

Forest Stewardship Council

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces new dates and opens registration for inaugural congress set for February 2026

Originally planned for September 2025, the Congress was postponed to ensure broader participation and alignment with key continental priorities

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa (https://FSC.org) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its Inaugural Zamba Heritage Initiative Congress, rescheduled to February 10–12, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Originally planned for September 2025, the Congress was postponed to ensure broader participation and alignment…

Afrobarometer

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Four new board members strengthen Afrobarometer scope for youth empowerment, technology, governance, and finance

Afrobarometer Board Chair Amina Oyagbola said the new members reflect the organisation’s strategic focus on youth leadership, accountable governance, and technological transformation

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has appointed four distinguished professionals to its board of directors, strengthening the organisation’s commitment to rigorous research, youth leadership, and citizen-centred evidence. The new board members bring expertise spanning governance, elections, youth empowerment, technology, and finance. The appointees are: Bupe Lughano Kabaghe (https://apo-opa.co/4aqwCho), a governance and development professional…

Youth Charter
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Youth Charter Launches “From Luanda to Legacy”: A Global Campus Campaign for Africa’s Youth – beyond the 4th African Youth Games

At the heart of the campaign is the Youth Charter Global Community Campus model, a proven framework that transforms sporting moments into permanent community assets

The Youth Charter Community Campus (www.YouthCharter.org), the global movement using sport, culture and digital innovation for social development and peace, today announces the launch of its “From Luanda to Legacy” Global Campus Campaign, aligned with the 4th African Youth Games and extending far beyond the Closing Ceremony. Hosted in Angola across Luanda and five additional cities, the 4th…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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    • (L-R) The First Lady of Sao Tome, Gabon and Angola with Merck Foundation CEO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Gabon and 13 African and Asian First Ladies to underscore their partnerships to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation, together with the Office of the First Lady of Gabon, recently conducted their first Health Media Training program with the aim to build the capacity of local media representatives to raise awareness on critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, strengthened its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and scholarship programs through high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, who is also the…

Equality Now

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    • Photo: Deborah Nyokabi presenting Equality Now's statement at the ACHPR) 85th Ordinary Session
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African States urged to strengthen women’s rights protections amid rising anti-gender pushback

Sexual exploitation and trafficking are pervasive across Africa, fuelled by poverty, conflict, climate change, displacement, and cross-border trafficking

At the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 85th Ordinary Session, leading women’s rights organisation Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) issued a stark warning: women and girls across Africa continue to suffer serious human rights violations due to state inaction. Equality Now urges all African governments to urgently enact and implement…

Afrobarometer

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    • Afrobarometer strengthens data literacy for journalists, civil society, and scholars from lusophone Africa (1)
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Afrobarometer strengthens data literacy for journalists, civil society, and scholars from lusophone Africa

The workshops form part of Afrobarometer’s broader commitment to spreading data literacy and bolstering evidence-based decision making across all corners of Africa

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has completed two weeks of training for journalists, civil society actors, and students and faculty from universities in Luanda and Huambo as part of its inaugural data-analysis workshops for participants from the lusophone African region. The series of workshops provided a rare opportunity for participants from Angola, Cabo…

Forest Stewardship Council
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approves Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Sierra Leone, officially endorsed on 2 October 2025, which will take effect on 15 March 2026

The IFSS will help guide forest managers, businesses, and other stakeholders in managing forests responsibly and ensuring the sustainable sourcing of forest products within the country. Complementing national and international commitments This milestone comes at a time when Sierra Leone is intensifying its efforts to protect its vital forest resources.…