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Inaugural AfCFTA women and youth conference underway in Dar es Salaam
The Tanzanian government is currently hosting the inaugural conference on women and youth in trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), billed to last between September 12th – 14th, poised to position women and youth as drivers of intra-African trade. Themed ‘Women and Youth: The…
Read More »3rd APRM youth symposium underway in Kampala
The Ugandan Government is hosting the third youth symposium of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), under the theme ‘Repositioning the Youth Agenda for a Transformative Continent,’ in Kampala, the Ugandan capital. By Stephen Enoch The symposium which is being held July 4th – 9th has in attendance…
Read More »APRM concludes sensitization mission to Lesotho
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), an autonomous entity of the African Union, has concluded a weeklong sensitization mission to Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho, which lasted from 27 June to 1 July 2022. By Muhammad Usman APRM is mandated by Heads of State and Government of the African…
Read More »AU ECOSOCC launches new brand identity
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), an advisory organ of the African Union (AU), on Wednesday launched its updated brand identity, which includes a new logo, colours and an enhanced website. By Stephen Enoch ECOSOCC is an advisory organ consisting of various social and professional groups of…
Read More »AU Assembly directs 3rd Africa Governance Report to focus on undemocratic power shifts
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union has directed the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the African Governance Architecture (AGA) Platform to remodel the third edition of the biannual Africa Governance Report (AGR 23) to reflect issues related to unconstitutional changes of government on…
Read More »AU, Niger sign host agreement for industrialisation summit
The African Union and the Government of the Republic of Niger on Saturday signed a host agreement on the forthcoming AU Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification, holding November 20 – 25, 2022, in Niamey, the Nigerien capital. By Stephen Enoch The AU believes the forthcoming summit on…
Read More »Surge Africa fosters journalists-activists collaboration on climate action
Surge Africa, a non-profit promoting climate resilient policies and practices, Wednesday, hosted a capacity-building training for a select group of Nigerian journalists, civic activists, and photographers focused on the intrinsic linkages between journalism and activism. By Stephen Enoch The training, which took place in Kano, north-western Nigeria, acted as a…
Read More »Shelter Afrique unveils ‘housing affordability calculator’
Shelter Afrique, the pan-African housing and finance firm, has announced the launch of its housing affordability calculator aimed at improving the viability of affordable housing projects on the continent. By Muhammad Usman A press statement by the firm released on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya, said the new device…
Read More »9th World Water Forum begins March 21 in Senegal
The 9th World Water Forum (WWF), the globe’s largest water event, will take place for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, March 21 – 26, under the theme: “Water Security for Peace and Development,” at Diamniadio in Senegal. By Abdullahi Tsanni The triennial Forum, being organized by the World Water Council, is…
Read More »As APRM celebrates its 19th anniversary
Almost twenty years after it was established by the NEPAD Heads of State Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, on March 9, 2003, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) commemorated its 19th anniversary on Wednesday, themed: “Towards Strengthening Democracy, Good Governance and Constitutionalism”. By Adam Alqali In a statement celebrating…
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“200 million girls, women living with consequences of female genital mutilation”
Not less than 200 million women and girls around the world are living with …
