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Rwanda, Tanzania Receive commendation for Boosting Women in Governance

By Lucas Barasa Rwanda and Tanzania have won accolades for involving more women in decision making. African Union Commission commissioner for political affairs Aisha Abdullahi said Rwanda was the top.

A Simple Three-Step Model for a Persuasive Presentation

    By Nick Morgan J. Fogg called it Captology the science of how you get computers (think apps) to persuade people to do things. Fogg and his compatriots at.

Ethiopia to Lead Climate Change Negotiations for Least Developed Countries

By Seble Samuel – Special to Fortune Ethiopia was tapped for the Chairmanship of the Least Developed Countries Group of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Over 190.

Sudan: Rebel Group Agrees to End Use of Child Soldiers

One of Sudan’s largest rebel groups, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), recently signed an accord with the United Nations to end the use of child soldiers, a U.N. representative.

UN Women, Liberia Sign Pact to End Violence against Women

By Leroy M. Sonpon III The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and UN Women, have signed a US$6.5m agreement to prevent gender based violence.

Shell Nigeria LiveWire: Giving Breath to Bright Ideas

By Ehis Ayere It is about time Africa started promoting initiatives that provide support and incubation for the young people of Africa. The LiveWire initiative of The Shell Petroleum Development.

Egypt: Why Sissi Is Supporting Syrian Gov’t

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently said his country’s support of the Syrian regime against what he called “extremists” is necessary for the stability of the region. “Our.

South Africa: Treasury Supports $245 Minimum Wage Recommendation

The South Africa’s Treasury has recently said it supported the report by a government-appointed advisory panel that suggested a national minimum wage of 3,500 rand ($245) per month, throwing its.

Zimbabwe: Gov’t, UN Partners Commit $200m to Food Aid

By Samantha Chigogo Over $200 million has been contributed towards drought mitigation strategies as Government, in conjunction with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations vow that no one will.