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For the future of the youths to be guaranteed, this criminal style of leadership tradition must be dismantled – Peter Obi at the convention tagged ‘Igniting the voices of Africa’ in Accra, Ghana. Here’s what Peter Obi said about the event, African leadership, and his expectations for the future: Yesterday, I joined other notable and respected…
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Moroccans are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with unprecedented expectation resting on their shoulders. The tournament, initially due to take place last summer but postponed by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) because of the rainy season in the host country, Ivory Coast, will be marked by the Atlas Lions trying to follow…
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To fulfill the aims of the Strategic Plan with the multi-dimensionality and complexity that the 2030 Agenda demands, UNDP is implementing six cross-cutting approaches to development, known as Signature Solutions. A robust, integrated way to put our best work – or ‘signature’ skillset – into achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s Signature Solutions are cross-cutting approaches to development—…
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UNDP’s work, adapted to a range of country contexts, is framed through three broad development settings. These three development challenges often coexist within the same country, requiring tailored solutions that can adequately address specific deficits and barriers. Underpinning all three development challenges is a set of core development needs, including the need to strengthen gender…
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The 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) has the objective of securing renewed political commitment to sustainable development, assess the progress and implementation gaps in meeting already agreed commitments, and address new and emerging challenges. With these goals in mind, Rio+20 provides an opportunity for Africa to evaluate progress, and identify what has…
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Buddy Lukele, who used to work at a coffee shop, is currently a full-time food delivery courier. This video documents her daily routine. “I actually love my delivery job because I get to meet new types of people,” she said. Delivering food through the internet allows Lukele to make 400 South African rand ($22) a…
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Nigeria’s football stars invited by the President of Cameroonian Football Association, Samuel Eto’o for a ceremonial tournament holding in Victoria City, Cameroon, on Thursday 30 November 2023 will be killed if they honour the invitation, a separatist group has warned. The warning was issued in a voice message shared by one Comrade Chris Anon who…
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The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an agreement Thursday on the withdrawal of its troops from the country. The agreement was signed by Bintou Keita, the head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and DRC Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula, according…
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The UK government’s flagship immigration policy, known as the Rwanda plan, is hanging in the balance this morning after the highest court in the land found it to be unlawful. But what is the scheme? Why is it so controversial? And how has it ended up in the judicial system? The Rwanda plan was first…
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Raphael Dwamena, who played for the Ghana international football team, has died at the age of 28 after collapsing during a match, the Ghana Football Association announced. “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time,” the association said in a statement. “Raphael represented Ghana wholeheartedly and paid his dues to…
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When it comes to considering African countries for migration, several factors need to be taken into account, including economic stability, political climate, safety, job opportunities, and quality of life. Here are some of the top African countries that are often considered favorable for migration: 1. South Africa South Africa is one of the most developed…
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Several African ministers and US officials gathered in the South African city of Johannesburg Thursday for a three-day meeting of the US Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade forum. AGOA is a special US legislation signed into law in 2000, granting duty-free access to nearly 40 sub-Saharan African countries to the US markets. The…
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When Victor Osimhen finished eighth in the #BallonDor rankings on Monday night, it marked yet another milestone in Africa’s relatively short involvement with the awards. Eighth may have made him top dog in Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or history, beating Nwankwo Kanu’s 11th place of 1996, but in African terms, others have been better. Since its 1956…
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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed he was always terrified to play against Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba. Mikel Obi and Drogba played together at Chelsea in the Premier League and won many titles together. But they faced each other a few times at the international level. One of those came at…
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An educationist, Prof Busari Shaamsuddeen Akande has deduced that safe environment, required skills for industries and quality supply of electricity are some of the many reasons young Nigerians and their parents are still looking towards Ghana and Togo for higher education despite high costs. Akande, Secretary of Council of the American Chartered Institute of Management…
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Yes, you read it right. Didier Drogba, a Chelsea forward, who used to play for Galatasaray and is the team captain and star striker for the Ivory Coast national football team, ended Ivory Coast’s civil war. For five years (2002-2007) in the Ivory Coast, the northern region was held by the rebels and the southern was…
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