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Africa: A Turning Point at COP11 – African Voices Challenge the FCTC’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Africa: A Turning Point at COP11 – African Voices Challenge the FCTC’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach

COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) was supposed to be a routine gathering — another closed-door meeting where small expert groups draft decisions, which are later rubber-stamped by member states. Instead, it became something far more significant: a moment of awakening, resistance, and reassertion of sovereignty, especially from African nations that…

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Africa: A Turning Point at COP11 – African Voices Challenge the FCTC’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Africa: King’s Trust International Appoints New Co-Chairs of Africa Advisory Board

As Co-Chairs, the Aig-Imoukhuedes are expected to deepen the Board’s strategic influence and support the expansion of skills and entrepreneurship programmes King’s Trust International (KTI) has appointed Nigerian business leader Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and his wife, lawyer and philanthropist Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, as the new co-chairs of its Africa Advisory Board. According to a statement sent to…

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Africa: A Turning Point at COP11 – African Voices Challenge the FCTC’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Sign Higher Education Cooperation Agreement

South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela accompanied President Cyril Ramaphosa to Maputo for the 4th South…

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Africa: DRC, Rwanda Plan Inaugural REIF Summit Under US-Backed Deal

Africa: DRC, Rwanda Plan Inaugural REIF Summit Under US-Backed Deal

Nairobi — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are preparing to convene the inaugural summit of their new Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), a landmark platform designed to advance joint projects in mining, tourism, public health, energy, and infrastructure. The initiative–first disclosed in June–is a central pillar of a broader peace agreement…

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Big Microsoft price increases coming next year

Big Microsoft price increases coming next year

Microsoft will increase prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally starting in July 2026 for commercial and government clients, the company said on Thursday. The move comes as Microsoft’s suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint, faces growing competition from Google’s products. The price hike will affect businesses and public sector agencies, with small…

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