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South Africa’s Education Minister says ‘an educated man won’t rape’

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – South Africa’s Education Minister has come under fire for her remarks that “an educated man won’t rape” while trying to explain the importance of education. Angie Motshekga has told students that the more educated one was, the more unlikely they were to be involved in bad deeds. The comments triggered varied reactions from the students though she said she… Read More
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Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement soutient la région face à des défis multidimensionnels

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement est devenue, grâce à ses multiples actions aux effets transformateurs, un partenaire de confiance des pays du Sahel confrontés à d’énormes défis. L’accompagnement de la région du Sahel répond aux priorités fixées par la Banque pour cette région, qui mise sur ses importantes opportunités, afin d’aider à réaliser son potentiel de développement. Au fil des… Read More
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Drummers Of Hate And The Drunken Dancers By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
On Sunday, February 14, the Nigerian Presidency in a statement signed by spokesman Garba Shehu reportedly affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to ensure the protection of all religious and ethnic groups in the country, whether majority or minority, “in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.” The statement added… Read More
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Assemblée générale de l’Alliance Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement et les partenaires du G5 Sahel s’engagent à renforcer l’éducation, l’…

Elwin Mandowa,
Assemblée générale de l’Alliance Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement et les partenaires du G5 Sahel s’engagent à renforcer l’éducation, l’emploi des jeunes et à atténuer la fragilité | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow African Development Bank Group Read More
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Okonjo-Iweala named first female and African WTO boss

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday announced officially the appointment of former Nigeria’s finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the institution. Her appointment was made shortly after  WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
Africa World 

The 17 African countries placed on UK’s travel ‘red list’

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , , ,
– – The United Kingdom has placed 17 African countries on what it calls a ‘red list’, with travelers from these countries hit with new travel measures. Travelers from these countries are to quarantine for 10 days in government-approved hotels and will have to take care of their bills during their stay. The cost for travelers from the African countries… Read More
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South African judge wants ex-president Zuma jailed

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – A official inquiry into “state capture” in South Africa will be filing papers against ex-President Jacob Zuma for once more defying a court summons, its chairman says. Mr Zuma failed to appear before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s commission despite the Constitutional Court ruling that he was compelled to do so. Allegations that Mr Zuma presided over a… Read More
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Ehingbeti: Lagos Economic Summit 2021

Elwin Mandowa,
What: 8th Lagos Economic Summit: discussing issues critical to development of the mega city Who: African Development Bank President Akinwumi. A. Adesina and other high-level representatives of the private sector and government When: Tuesday, 16 February 10:40am – 10-55am (WAT) Where: Virtual. Click here to register : https://www.ehingbetisummit.com/register-sme African Development Bank president Akinwumi. A. Adesina will deliver a keynote address… Read More
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Strengthening Gender Mainstreaming in Kenya’s energy sector

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar – Strengthening Gender Mainstreaming in Kenya’s energy sector Who: African Development Bank, Climate Investment Funds and ENERGIA When: Thursday 25 February, 14:00-15:30 (GMT+3) Where: Virtual The African Development Bank, ENERGIA (International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy) and the Climate Investment Funds developed the Gender and Sustainable Energy Kenya brief in November 2020. According to the brief, Kenya… Read More
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