Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

In April, our Movement’s voices were heard on a continental stage at the 3rd Africa Children Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by South Africa’s Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, this three-day, child-led forum convened over 300 in-person delegates from in Africa–alongside hundreds more online–to craft an Outcome…

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Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

Africa: Regional Trade Could Focus South Africa’s Muddled Foreign Policy

Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has just staggered past the one-year mark. Its foreign policy reflects continuity, some change, a steady mismatch between ambition and resources, and little focus on national growth priorities. Disagreements…

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Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

Africa: Mutasa Lands Uni Africa Regional Presidency

THE Uni Africa Region has appointed trade unionist Peter Mutasa as president of the continent’s Finance and Insurance Trade Unions. Mutasa was unanimously nominated at the global labour organ’s 6th Uni Global Union Africa Conference in Maputo, Mozambique. The event is running under the theme “Consolidate Working Class Power.” Under his new role, Mutasa will…

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Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

Africa: President Boakai Champions Regional Economic Integration and Growth At West Africa Economic Summit

Abuja, Nigeria — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today delivered a compelling address at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), reaffirming Liberia’s unwavering commitment to regional economic integration, sustainable development, and peace across the sub-region. Addressing the Summit’s High-Level Panel at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, President Boakai praised the leadership of…

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Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

Africa: Powering Africa – Ethiopia Pushes for Regional Energy Integration

– Ethiopia has called for enhanced regional power connectivity as a crucial solution to Africa’s growing energy challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The 4th AfriRUN ILO Conference, held yesterday, promoted regional power connectivity for inclusive and sustainable development, while fostering cooperation and equitable energy access across African nations. Speaking at the…

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