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World Diabetes Day 2025: Africa and the Rising Tide of Diabetes — Why Every Life Stage Matters

“How many more lives must be lost before we recognise diabetes as the silent emergency reshaping Africa’s future?” — Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for Africa   As.

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World Cities Day 2025: Inside Africa’s Urban Revolution — Mapping the Smart City Agenda

“The future of Africa will be written in its cities — not just in their skylines, but in how they serve their people.”— António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General   From.

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United Nations Day 2025: Advancing Africa’s Vision through Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships

It was a warm October morning in Addis Ababa when a group of schoolchildren gathered at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) headquarters, their hands waving blue-and-white flags.

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Celebrating World Statistics Day 2025: Driving Change in Africa with Quality Data

“Let us use this day to champion the power of data in advancing sustainable development for all.” — UN Secretary-General   Every five years, the world pauses on October 20.

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World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Hunger-Free Africa

“Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.” — Jacques Diouf, Former Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)   Every year on October 16, the.

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World Mental Health Day: Empowering African Communities through Psychosocial Support

“Mental health support is not a secondary need in emergencies — it is lifesaving and must be integrated into every humanitarian response.”— Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for.

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International Day of Democracy 2025: From Voice to Action in Africa’s Democratic Journey

Where does Africa stand today in its pursuit of democracy? This is the question worth asking as the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, a day.

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Africa’s Women Legislators Rising, Action by Action

On a typical parliamentary morning somewhere in Africa, a woman adjusts her sash, steadies her notes, and walks into a hall that for decades had rarely echoed with a female.

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Can Africa Build Safer Workplaces?

As Africa strides into a future shaped by technology and rapid economic transformation, one question remains critical: Are we protecting the people building our future?   On April 28, the.

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World Malaria Day 2025: Can Africa Reignite the Fight to End Malaria?

As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025, one question echoes across the continent: Can Africa reignite the fight to end malaria once and for all? With this year’s theme,.

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