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UN agency surveys almost 2,000 people from Africa in Europe to pin down their motivation for migration Migrants take dangerous routes from Africa to Europe not because they need protection or jobs but because their countries do not meet their aspirations quickly enough, a new study by the UN‘s development agency found. The report published on…

The global community Friday commemorated the 2019 International Day of the Girl Child under the theme: “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” focused on highlighting and addressing the various challenges faced by girls across the globe and celebrating achievements by, and for girls since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform…

The second AfroChampions Boma themed: “Africa’s New Deal for Sustainable Green Growth and Industrialization,” planned for October 8 – 11, 2019 is currently on-going at the Rwandan capital, Kigali; boma is the Swahili expression for a gathering to discuss issues of interest to the community. The boma on Africa’s green…

The global community Monday commemorated the 2019 World Habitat Day under the theme: “Frontier technologies as an innovative tool to transform waste to wealth,” aimed at promoting the contribution of innovative frontier technologies for sustainable waste management across the world. The first Monday of every October, each year, is globally…

The global community Saturday commemorated the 2019 World Teachers Day (WTD) under the theme: “Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession,” calling on governments to make teaching a profession of first choice for young people. The annual event recognizes the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and provides a platform for…

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), an initiative aimed at promoting media excellence in the West African sub-region, has announced the list of finalists for the third edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) scheduled for between 17 and 19 October, 2019, in Accra, Ghana.…

The 35th general conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) in Africa is scheduled for September 23 to 27 in Abuja, Nigeria. The conference is themed: “Impact of African Trypanosomiasis on Human and Animal Health, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development in the face of challenges…

The Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Prof Eddy Maloka has condemned in “strongest sense” the recent outbreak of xenophobic violence in South Africa, calling on both the government and people of South Africa to work together to implement programs that would address the root causes…

The global community Sunday observed the 2019 International Literacy Day (ILD) under the theme: “Literacy and Multilingualism,” focused on raising awareness of the importance of literacy and multilingualism as well as highlighting improvements in literacy rates around the world towards achieving sustainable development.   Since 1967, September 8 every year,…

The global community Thursday commemorated the 2019 International Day of Charity focused on raising awareness and recognizing the significant role of charities and philanthropists towards alleviating poverty and humanitarian crises the world over. Every year, September 5 is globally observed as International Day of Charity. The event aims to commemorate…