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The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) under the theme: “Africa and Yokohama, Sharing Passion for the Future” and focused on fostering economic development between Africa and Japan has kick-started Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, with many African leaders in attendance. The Tokyo International Conference of African Development (TICAD)…

The global community Tuesday commemorated the 2019 International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, aimed at honoring the resilience of victims and survivors of terrorism as well as ensuring their recovery and preventing violent extremism across the globe. Since 2017, August 21 of every year is…

The global community on Monday commemorated the 2019 World Humanitarian Day. This year`s event is dedicated to recognizing the undying contribution of women aid workers who risk their lives to work on the front lines of emergencies in some of the most difficult places and darkest corners of the globe.…

In commemoration of the 2019 World Breastfeeding Week under the theme: “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding,” the duo of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have called on governments across the globe to adopt robust family-friendly policies that support breastfeeding across the world.  The Week is celebrated…

In commemoration of the 2019 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons under the theme: “Human Trafficking: Call Your Government to Action,” the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) Tuesday sued for increased global action by governments towards eliminating human trafficking in the interest of victims of the scourge.…

The global community Sunday commemorated the 2019 World Hepatitis Day under the theme: “Invest in Eliminating Hepatitis” focused on highlighting the need for governments and policymakers to increase investments in hepatitis elimination all over the world. Every year, July 28 is globally observed as World Hepatitis Day; led by the…

The Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR), a nonprofit committed to ensuring education systems in Africa are relevant to young Africans and labor market needs, has called for increased partnerships among stakeholders on the continent. A statement signed by CAFOR’s executive director, Lawalley Cole, said partnership…

In celebration of the life of former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, the global community Thursday observed the 2019 Nelson Mandela International Day. The annual event is dedicated to honoring Mandela`s life and virtues of humility and forgiveness as well as his struggle for democracy and…

The global community Monday commemorated the 2019 World Youth Skills Day under the theme: “Learning to Learn for Life and Work.” The day is aimed at creating awareness on the significance of Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET) as well as youth skills development in reducing unemployment amongst young people…

The global community will Thursday commemorate the 2019 World Population Day; the UN’s annual event aimed at creating awareness about the consequence of population issues including family planning, female sexual reproductive health and rights of women across the world.     Every year, July 11 is globally observed as World…