Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center’s auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside senior officials and leaders from across the development community. At the microphone, Rwanda’s First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, captured the moment:…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: ‘Governance – the Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent’

Media Advisory “Governance: The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent” INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA WHAT: The African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) 3.0 Fireside Chat series under the theme: “The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent.”…

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Teen social media ban risks strengthening Big Tech dominance: Bluesky

Teen social media ban risks strengthening Big Tech dominance: Bluesky

This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp. Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech’s grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players,…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: Okudzeto Ablakwa Commends Korea for Strengthening Africa Ties

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Republic of Korea for its continued engagement with Africa and its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, describing the partnership as one anchored on mutual respect, shared prosperity, sustainability and solidarity. Speaking on behalf of African countries at the Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: The Knowledge Centre of the Secretariat of the Who Framework Convention On Tobacco Control Is Strengthening the Skills of National Experts in Tobacco Taxation.

The Knowledge Center of the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is strengthening the skills of national experts in tobacco taxation. Praia, Cape Verde. With the aim of creating a learning platform to facilitate the exchange of experiences between countries and partners, gather lessons learnt, and support the development of future strategies…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination to Address Health Threats in Africa

Brazzaville — As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Permanent Secretaries from 13 countries are meeting in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 4 to 5 May 2026 for a high-level consultation on cross-border collaboration for health security. The meeting focuses on…

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Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

Malaria is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World  Health Organization. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths. Children under five are especially affected, with roughly one child dying every minute. The disease is estimated to cost Africa…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: Continental Workshop On Strengthening Teacher Development and Alignment With the Continental Teacher Qualifications Framework Concludes With Strong Call for System Transformation

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), successfully concluded the Continental Workshop on Strengthening Teacher Development, Motivation, and Alignment with the Continental Teachers Qualifications Framework (CTQF), convened from 25th to 27th March, 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Held within the framework of the AU Decade of Education and…

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Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Africa: From Data to Decisions – Strengthening Health Security in Africa

Nairobi — Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched an integrated intelligence system to narrow the gap between decision-making lifesaving response even more. The Preparedness Data Exchange, or PDX,…

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Strengthening cyber resilience with Commvault

Strengthening cyber resilience with Commvault

Chantal De Jager is the new Commvault Brand Manager. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, cyber resilience has become more than an IT responsibility – it is a core business priority. With cyber attacks increasing in both frequency and sophistication, organisations are under greater pressure than ever to safeguard their data, protect mission-critical systems and…

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