International Day to End Violence Against Women – A Global Call for Change
25/11/2024“I stayed silent because I thought no one would believe me. Now I speak, so no one else has to feel that way.” These powerful words from Amina Yasuf, a.
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UN Day
Universal Children’s Day 2024: Amplifying the Dreams of Young Africans
20/11/2024“Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.” – Wess Stafford On 20 November 2024, the world unites to celebrate Universal Children’s Day, a moment to highlight the importance.
African History
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Lifestyle
Tourism Africa
Sacred Journeys: Exploring Africa’s Spiritual Treasures
15/11/2024In the early hours of a misty January morning, thousands gathered in the small Ethiopian town of Lalibela. Families, lone travellers, and pilgrims of all ages, some from nearby villages.
Africa Development
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Innovation
AI and Machine Learning Applications in African Industries
13/11/2024“Africa holds immense potential to leapfrog into an AI-powered future, bypassing traditional hurdles and directly embracing the technologies of tomorrow.” — Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank.
Gender
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SDGs
Bridging the Gender Gap in African Education: Key Strategies for Lasting Change
12/11/2024Are we doing enough to ensure young girls across Africa receive the same educational opportunities as boys? For centuries, gender disparity in education has limited the potential of countless young.
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Innovation
UN Day
Celebrating Science as a Pillar of Progress and Innovation in Africa
11/11/2024World Science Day for Peace and Development, celebrated annually on 10th November, serves as more than a day to reflect on the power of science; it is an opportunity to.
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Lifestyle
Tourism Africa
Exploring the Unspoiled Beauty in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago
08/11/2024“Every sunset felt like a piece of art painted just for me,” shares Sarah Davies, a traveler from London, recalling her experience in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago. “I could feel the.
Gender
Global Issues
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Tackling Breast Cancer Crisis: A Call to Action for Rural Ghana
07/11/2024Breast cancer is a significant health threat to women in Ghana, particularly in rural areas such as the Upper East Region. Limited healthcare resources, cultural stigmas, and a lack of.
Environment
Global Issues
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UN Day
International Day Against Environmental Exploitation in War: Protecting Africa’s Nature Under Siege
06/11/2024“We are waging a suicidal war on nature.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Each year on 6 November, the world observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the.
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Political leadership
Women in leadership
Celebrating Kemi Badenoch’s Journey from Nigeria to UK Political Leadership
05/11/2024“Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation.” – African leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first elected female head of state in Africa, once said. These.