In a landmark event at the 38th African Union Summit, the pressing need for sustainable and innovative financing for education in Africa took center stage. The education side event, themed “Further Steps for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Nouakchott Declaration: High-Level Political Dialogue on Sustainable Financing Mechanisms as a Lever for Quality Education and […]
In a significant stride towards unifying Africa’s skies and advancing economic integration, the Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). SAATM, a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aims to establish a unified air transport market across the continent enchaining Africa’s broader
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The African Union has deployed and onboarded the 12th cohort of Youth Volunteers. The 45 Young Professionals from 23 countries across the five regions of the continent, will serve as volunteers in various African Union Commission Departments and in government offices and ministries of African Member states for a period of 12 months. Implemented by
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[Vanguard] The Africa Union, AU, 38th Summit from February 15-16, 2025 promised to be challenging as the body had to elect a new Chairperson for the African Union Commission, AUC, which is its engine room. The Commission is the AU Secretariat and its Chair, its chief executive officer. Source link
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Despite a waiver on life-saving humanitarian aid, USAID funding for crucial medical services remains frozen. Services remain closed as organisations await approval of revised budgets limited to what is allowed under the waiver. A separate US agency – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – restored funding to its beneficiary organisations, allowing them to
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Experience the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers through immersive VR and a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design. Dutch-Moroccan textile designer Mina Abouzahra brings the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers to the heart of Marrakech with her latest exhibition, ‘The Soul of a Rug’. In partnership with the Conservation of the Palais Bahia, the exhibition debuted
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Since the African continent was divided at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the struggle for its wealth has played out on two fronts. The first was political, as European powers, starting with King Leopold II of Belgium, sought to exploit Africa’s resources. The second was ideological, designed by Belgium, the Vatican, and Germany to weaken
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Addis Ababa — South Africa is anticipated to derive Africa’s global market engagement and investment in its current presidency of G20, becoming the first African country to lead the group of powerful nations. To address the global policy crisis, the country has adopted the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability” for its G20 Presidency, it was learned.
Nairobi — Somalia’s federal government has refused to issue former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble a letter of approval to travel to South Africa on a diplomatic passport, sources told Shabelle TV on Wednesday. Roble, invited by the Somali community in South Africa, is reportedly traveling with members of parliament and former ministers. The decision
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Leaders of the African Union have unanimously demanded a massive increase in climate finance to mitigate climate change in the region. The call for $1.3trillion annually was made at the AU Summit held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia recently in a meeting chaired by Kenyan President, William Ruto ahead of upcoming global
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