African Women In Digital Health Announce Final Selection For Mentorship Program
The African Women in Digital Health movement, an initiative borne out of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Digital Transformation Strategy in collaboration with Speak Up Africa, is proud to announce the final selection of mentees for its Mentorship program. These exceptional women were selected based on the strength of their […]
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) Launches The Disaster-Adapted Loan Programme Under Its Sovereign Loan Portfolio
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the “disaster adapted loan” programme for its member countries. The project’s pilot phase covers Benin, Cote de ‘Ivoire, Senegal and Togo, a loan portfolio in these countries totalling over USD350 million (€314 million and XOF206 bn) will therefore be covered for the first time by parametric insurance, against […]
African Leaders Launch The African School Of Governance (ASG) Initiative
Today, the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. Prominent African leaders have come together in this landmark step, as the initiative is set to transform the continent’s leadership landscape by meeting the […]
Ghana’s All-Girls Robotics Team Awarded At Global Competition In Greece
This year, Ghana’s all-girls robotics team, supported by Stembees, achieved remarkable recognition at the First Global Robotics Challenge in Athens, Greece, winning the Judges’ Award for Perseverance. Their journey has been one of determination and passion, as these young women navigated numerous challenges to compete on the global stage including receiving their travel visas just […]
Nigerian Government Partners Ericsson On 5G Potential
The Nigerian Government is partnering with Ericsson to develop the potential of 5G connectivity in Nigeria. A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during an October 18 Federal Republic of Nigeria government delegation visit to Ericsson’s Global headquarters in Sweden, headed by Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The purpose of the MoU is to establish […]
UN, African Union Should Take Bold Action to Protect Sudanese Civilians
Deployment of Mission to Protect Civilians Can’t Wait United Nations and African Union member states should begin planning the deployment of a mission to protect civilians in Sudan, where millions of people are displaced and face famine after a year and a half of brutal armed conflict. In a new report to the UN Security Council, UN Secretary-General António […]
Mozambique’s Ruling Party Wins Elections Amid Nationwide Protests
Authorities Should Respond to Demonstrations by Respecting Rights Mozambique’s election commission today declared Daniel Chapo and his ruling party Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique, Frelimo) winners of the country’s October 9 general elections. The elections were marred by political killings, widespread irregularities, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. International observers, including […]
