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Change Africa’s narrative through partnerships and investment, says Africa Investment Forum’s Senior Director

Elwin Mandowa,
Africans should reject the status quo view of their continent and work with the private sector, governments and development partners to take advantage of its immense opportunities, said the Africa Investment Forum’s Senior Director Chinelo Anohu. Anohu was delivering the keynote speech to open the 2023 Africa Futures Symposium, organized by the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School’s Lauder Institute in… Read More
Africa Investments 

Women must play a larger role in peace building and resolving conflicts –African Development Bank chief

Elwin Mandowa,
Women’s proven role in conflict resolution makes the unique position of First Ladies even more important as agents for resolving conflicts in Africa. “Men make wars, women make peace. Women must therefore be included in peace making, peace building, conflict resolution, and reconstruction efforts.” African Development Bank President told guests at the inauguration of the African First Ladies Peace Mission… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Mysterious disease kills 9 and hospitalises 80 others

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At least nine people have died from an outbreak of a mysterious condition in Kenya. 80 others have been hospitalised from the mysterious disease in northern Kenya’s Marsabit county. Reports say out of the nine people who have died, six were adults and three were children between one and three years. The local media reported that most of the affected… Read More
Africa World 

Education in America’s Schools – Information and Advantages

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Private schools in America are renowned for providing an excellent education, attracting ambitious and talented students who thrive in an environment that nurtures their full potential. These schools offer well-rounded programs that emphasize both academic and personal development. Students benefit from exceptional facilities and receive a high-quality education, ensuring promising prospects for their future. As a result, American schools are… Read More
Africa Investments 

‘Don’t overlook the role of juniors in climate change mitigation efforts’ – Kenyan-born young environmentalist

Elwin Mandowa,
Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a young African ambassador for the environment, has called for policies that will encourage young people to participate in protecting the planet, including through climate change mitigation. The Kenyan-born 10-year-old environmentalist said: “As future generations, it is important that we are not overlooked in some of the programs or activities regarding protecting the planet. Our leaders must… Read More
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Seychelles: African Development Bank holds First Civil Society Open Day in Seychelles

Elwin Mandowa,
The Seychelles Country Team of the African Development Bank held its first Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Open Day in Seychelles on Thursday, 27 April 2023. A total of 25 representatives of CSOs, including the umbrella body, Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS), joined to discuss the bank’s country strategy and portfolio and identify opportunities for collaboration towards sustainable and inclusive development… Read More
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Côte d’Ivoire: Gninlnagnon Koné dreams of supplanting the leading players in food supplements in Côte d’Ivoire with his Chérubins baby formula

Elwin Mandowa,
Côte d’Ivoire: Gninlnagnon Koné dreams of supplanting the leading players in food supplements in Côte d’Ivoire with his Chérubins baby formula | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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Côte d’Ivoire: Arlette Ophélia Koffi dreams of becoming Africa’s top producer of Ganoderma mushrooms

Elwin Mandowa,
A 27-year-old graduate with a degree in business management specializing in entrepreneurship, Arlette Ophélia Koffi is currently putting the finishing touches to her business Ivoire Myciculture Distribution (IMD). The start-up began to take shape when a friend pointed her towards the Youth Employment Agency (AEJ) Attached to the country’s Ministry for Youth, the agency launched a campaign to recruit young… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi schools to admit students with dreadlocks after court order

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
A court in Malawi has ordered education authorities to admit learners with dreadlocks in the country’s public schools. The high court, sitting in the eastern city of Zomba, was ruling on a petition brought by two Rastafarian students. They were refused admission to public schools in 2016 and 2010. The two learners have, however, been attending school after they obtained… Read More
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Japanese investors say they want more business with Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
There is growing interest in Japan by the government, parliamentarians, mega companies and startups to invest more in Africa. As a delegation from the African Development Bank Group led by President Dr Akinwumi Adesina visited Japan to showcase the enormous investment opportunities on the continent, the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida, was leading his country’s charge with a tour… Read More