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Simi Nwogugu has dedicated her leadership to empowering Africa’s youth — especially girls — to build the futures they deserve. A social entrepreneur driven by purpose, she is pursuing an ambitious vision: to equip 10 million African Girls (10MAG) with the education, confidence, and economic power they need to transform their communities by 2050. “You […]
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By Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder & CEO, Flutterwave If you’ve ever tried to build something new, really new, you know that innovation isn’t only about what’s possible. Often, it’s about what’s allowed. At Flutterwave, we started with a simple belief: that sending and receiving money across Africa shouldn’t be harder than sending a text message. […]
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Kenya, 15 January 2026 — Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide. Through a Wikipedia 25 campaign launched today, the Wikimedia Foundation — the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia — invites everyone to discover Wikipedia’s journey over the last 25 years, celebrate […]
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Uganda is currently the world’s second-largest refugee host, but its famous “open-door” policy is under severe threat. Recent aid cuts have forced humanitarian agencies to slash food rations, shutter maternal health clinics, and reduce education support, leaving hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people at risk. As the government begins to restrict refugee status for certain […]
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Kenya has become the first East African country to receive Lenacapavir, a long-acting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug designed to protect HIV-negative people from contracting HIV. The first batch arrived on Tuesday, February 17, marking a new phase in HIV prevention efforts in the country, where 1.4 million people are living with HIV. Lenacapavir is administered […]
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Rahmat Eyinfunjowo, Founder of The Early Career Place and food systems development professional from Nigeria, empowers others because of the transformative mentorship she received at pivotal moments in her life. Now, after eight years of experience launching companies, leading multi-million dollar projects, and supporting many entrepreneurs, she expressed her excitement for partnering with Aspire Institute […]
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African Union Summit Crucial Opportunity to Address Protection of Civilians The 39th meeting of heads of state and governments is taking place amid Ethiopia’s deteriorating human rights situation and the apparent unravelling of the fragile peace in the country’s Tigray region. Tigray’s population is still reeling from the 2020-2022 armed conflict and a man-made humanitarian […]
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Across West and Central Africa, a powerful story is unfolding. From Stevie Wonder receiving Ghanaian citizenship to Ciara becoming a citizen of Benin, African nations are embracing Black American stars as part of a broader reconnection with the diaspora. This is more than celebrity symbolism. It is a strategic, cultural and economic play—rooted in history […]
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Contributed By Aspire Institute Social media serves as a powerful tool for information sharing, entertainment, and global connectivity. Content creators, individuals with significant followings and engaging content, can inform and influence many audiences by sharing opportunities. Dr. Maram Elmutasim, a Global Student Prize top 50 finalist in 2022, Co-Founder of Gom Charity Organization, and Young […]
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A glimpse into the journeys of three student leaders, among many whose paths have been shaped by The Education Collaborative’s Student Leaders Program across Africa. The African Student Leaders Program (SLP), a joint initiative facilitated by Pan-Atlantic University and The Education Collaborative, is a nine-month blended initiative that develops ethical leadership among university student leaders across the continent. Piloted in the 2024/2025 program […]
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