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Ramaphosa took to the podium and called for a return to multilateralism in an address to the World Economic Forum at Davos in which he set out his priorities for the country’s presidency of the G20. Source: WEF
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Duma Gideon Boko (President of Botswana), Wamkele Keabetswe Mene (Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat), Leila Fourie (Group CEO, Johannesburg Stock Exchange),and Samaila Zubairu (President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation) explore Africa’s potential for economic transformation, driven by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), vast renewable energy resources, and a surge in innovation […]
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Mohamed Ali Nafti (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad), Yusuf Tuggar (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria), Bronwen Maddox (Director and Chief Executive, Chatham House), Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DRC), and Matia Kasaija (Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda) examine how African nations—projected to represent 25% […]
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Strive Masiyiwa (Founder and Executive Chairman, Cassava Technologies), Fatoumata Ba (Founder and Executive Chair, Janngo Capital), Paula Ingabire (Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda) and Robert F. Smith (Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Vista Equity Partners) explore strategies to address the digital divide as technologies reshape the global landscape. The speakers emphasize the need for innovative […]
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Muhammad Ali Pate (Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria),Bernd Montag (CEO, Siemens Healthineers), and Catherine Russell (Executive Director, UNICEF) discuss innovative approaches needed to prioritize women’s health globally, focusing on sustainable solutions and collaboration through initiatives like the Global Alliance on Women’s Health of the World Economic Forum. The session highlights the significant health […]
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Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi (President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Gim Huay Neo (Managing Director, World Economic Forum), John F. Kerry (Co-Executive Chair, Galvanize) and Jozef Sikela (Commissioner for International Partnerships, European Commission), focus on the Congo Basin, the world’s largest tropical forest carbon sink, which sequesters 1.5 billion tons of CO₂ annually and supports […]
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Director-General, World Trade Organization), James Hame Marape (Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea), Tengku Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz (Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia), and Zhang Lei (CEO, Envision) examine the economic opportunities and challenges of the green transition, highlighting how competitive tensions are emerging as countries prioritize domestic industries and […]
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This conversation between a film producer who grew up during Apartheid in South Africa, a fibre artist hailing from the high racial tensions of the 1970s in the south of the US, and a human rights defender on how unexpected circumstances turned them into artists who developed perseverance and created works that highlighted social and […]
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A special address followed by a dialogue with Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, via remote connection. Source: WEF
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The John Randle Centre offers a dynamic, unconventional approach to showcasing Yoruba heritage. Known for its innovative design, the museum presents a profound exploration of Yoruba culture, history, and philosophy. Its impressive collection spans traditional textiles, weaving looms, royal attire, and artifacts related to palaces, paintings, and iconic photographs, offering deep insights into Yoruba aesthetics. […]
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The 15-year-old star of a film about a schoolgirl forced into marriage is deeply passionate about her role, despite the risk of being ostracized by her community in north-western Kenya. Michelle, who grew up in Turkana where the film was shot, drew inspiration from local girls’ struggles to portray Nawi’s emotions, earning her the Africa […]
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After the success of Tawana Camp’s May 2024 launch in the Okavango Delta, Natural Selection is set to unveil Mbamba next in a 220,000-acre concession north of Vumbura and Duba Plains. Situated on the Laikipia Plateau in the 44,500-acre Suyian Conservancy, it promises to offer the ultimate luxury safari experience amidst diverse landscapes of grassland, […]
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