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East Africa: Malawi Holds Risk and Gender Training With Support From AU, Comesa and International Idea – Malawi Electoral Commission

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) held a three-day capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, supported by the African Union (AU), COMESA, and International IDEA, aimed at strengthening electoral risk management and addressing gender-based violence in elections. This initiative comes as the country intensifies preparations for the 16 September 2025 General Election. Speaking at the official opening of…

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OPINION | Kenya needs to invest in seafarers training to unlock the country’s maritime potential

OPINION | Kenya needs to invest in seafarers training to unlock the country’s maritime potential

Bandari Maritime Academy is Kenya’s premier maritime training institution. PHOTO/UGC. By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] Kenya stands at a critical juncture in its maritime development, a moment ripe with potential yet fraught with challenges. The latest “Deep Dive on Seafarer Sustainability” report from the World Maritime University, commissioned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, sheds light on…

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