World Food Day 2024: Food Security for Africa’s Future
16/10/2024“Food is not just what we eat; it is a source of life.” This profound statement embodies the spirit of World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16 to raise.
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Gender
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UN Day
International Day of Rural Women: Celebrating Africa’s Agricultural Backbone
15/10/2024“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” This is an excellent quote that captures the resilience of rural women across Africa. Each.
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Gender
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UN Day
International Day of the Girl Child: A Vision for the Future
11/10/2024Akpotutari, a 14-year-old girl from a rural community in Nigeria, dreams of becoming a doctor. She studies in the evenings, despite the limited electricity in her village. Like many girls.
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Africa
Global Issues
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World Mental Health Day 2024: Mental Health at Work in Africa
10/10/2024Every year, 10th October is observed as World Mental Health Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of mental health challenges and mobilising support for those in need. “Mental.
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Environment
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UN Day
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: Youth Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
09/10/2024“Disasters don’t discriminate, and neither should our response. Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are also the leaders of today,” stated Mami Mizutori, the UN Special Representative.
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Africa Development
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World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating Drivers of Literacy in Africa
07/10/2024In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 98 million children remain out of school, according to UNICEF. This number reflects a combination of issues, including poverty, conflict, gender inequality, and weak educational.
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The Role of Information Access in Improving Governance and Development Across Africa
30/09/2024As the world marks the UN International Day for Universal Access to Information, it highlights the critical role that access to information plays in fostering democracy, transparency, and sustainable development..
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Africa
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UN Day
UN World Maritime Day: Africa’s Role in Global Trade and Sustainable Oceans Practices
26/09/2024On UN World Maritime Day, the international maritime community reflects on the industry’s vital role in global trade, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This year’s theme, “Navigating the Future: Safety.
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Africa Peace & Security
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UN Day
How Peace Initiatives in Africa are Driving Economic Development
23/09/2024“Peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of conditions that allow for growth and prosperity.” – Nelson Mandela As Africa stands at the crossroads of rapid.
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Global Issues
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International Day to Protect Education from Attack: An African Imperative
09/09/2024“Education is not a privilege; it is a basic human right that no one can take away.” These words from Malala Yousafzai, a global advocate for education, resonate deeply on.
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