August 20
East Africa: Albinism Society of Kenya Launches Mr. and Miss Albinism East Africa
This is Africa
The Albinism Society of Kenya has launched Mr. and Miss Albinism East Africa a beauty pageant to help create awareness and encourage inclusion by showcasing the beauty and talent… Read more »
Africa: Former Secretary-General and global icon, Kofi Annan passes at 80 [press release]
Economic Commission for Africa
Addis Ababa, 18 August 2018 (ECA)- The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe has joined the UN family in mourning the passing today, of… Read more »
August 19
Africa: Kofi Annan - A Complicated Legacy of Achievements, Failures [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kofi Annan (80) was an important historical figure who played a critical role in many key events of the 1990s and 2000s. His death is therefore an opportunity to both celebrate his… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Meningitis Belt - Why There's a Case for a Booster Vaccination Drive [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa - including Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, collectively known as the meningitis belt - have been repeatedly devastated by overwhelming… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Poised to Take Over Africa's Skies
East African
Ethiopian Airlines has signed joint venture agreements and business partnerships with at least 14 countries on the continent as part of its Vision 2025 growth plan, under which the… Read more »
Africa: Kofi Annan - a Man Who Cared for Humanity [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Kofi Annan was a man I trusted. Why? Because he cared. The Kofi I knew was authentic. Read more »
Africa: As Killing Rise, Aid Workers Confront Era of Growing Risk [analysis]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Nearly 140 aid workers were killed last year worldwide, a 23 percent rise over 2016 Read more »
Africa: Honouring the Fallen Humanitarian Heroes [opinion]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Let us take a moment to remember and appreciate the risks that all aid workers take when working in areas of instability or conflict Read more »
Africa: Kofi Annan Understood the Limits of Diplomacy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kofi Annan served as United Nations Secretary-General during a pivotal decade in modern world history - from 1997 to 2006. I would argue that his most important legacy was to focus… Read more »
August 18
Africa: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Passing of Kofi Annan
allAfrica
The world lost Kofi Annan today, a trail blazer for peace, freedom and for democracy, a voice of global moral authority, a humanitarian who never lost sight of his responsibility… Read more »
Africa: Former UN Chief and Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan Dies At 80
RFI
Former United Nations secretary general and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday after a short illness at the age of 80, his foundation announced. Read more »
Africa: Sublime Soul Diva Who Demanded Respect, Which Will be Forever Given [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It is no coincidence that two of Aretha Franklin’s celebrated contemporaries who travelled to Detroit to see the singer in the last stages of her illness were Stevie Wonder… Read more »
Africa: The Elders 'Devastated' By Kofi Annan's Death
News24Wire
Human rights group The Elders on Saturday expressed their shock and deep sadness at the death of Kofi Annan, who previously served as the organisation's chair. Read more »
Africa: Returned to Libyan Shores and Held in Detention Centres - What Are the Practical Alternatives? [opinion]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
While Libya can contribute to the solution, the country cannot address these issues alone - it is a regional, if not global, responsibility Read more »
Africa: Remembering Kofi Annan - A Smooth Negotiator
Deutsche Welle
Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80. For 10 years, he was at the forefront of world politics. He continued to work as an ambassador for peace even after leaving his post as… Read more »
Africa: Kofi Annan Dies After Short Illness [document]
KAF
It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate,… Read more »
Africa: Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Dies At 80
Capital FM
Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan is dead. Read more »
Africa: The Elders Mourn the Loss of Kofi Annan [press release]
The Elders
The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was the globally admired and respected Chair of The Elders. Read more »
August 17
Africa: Tribute - Aretha Franklin's Feminist Anthems
This Day
In her 1998 single 'A Rose is Still a Rose' the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin belted out: 'Darlin', you hold the power (what I am is what I am)'. Read more »
Africa: 'A Glimpse of the Divine' - Barack Obama on Aretha Franklin
Vanguard
US President, Donald Trump and his predecessor, Barack Obama yesterday joined the world to mourn the passing away of renowned soul singer, Aretha Franklin. Read more »
Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka appointed NEPAD Agency's Goodwill Ambassador [press release]
35°N
Johannesburg, South Africa, August 17, 2018 – The Princess of Africa,Yvonne Chaka Chaka, internationally-renowned singer and humanitarian has been appointed as the… Read more »
Africa: Daily Trust Invites Nomination for African of the Year 2018 Award [press release]
Daily Trust
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nomination of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2017. Nominations are open from… Read more »
Africa: Nigerian Teens Emerge World Tech Champions in the Us
This is Africa
Nigeria was jubilant recently when five Nigerian high-school girls were announced world champions at a tech competition in the US. Most importantly, this feat is sure to motivate… Read more »
Africa: President of Ghana Launches Africa-Wide Award Promoting Innovation for SDGs
CIO
The President of Ghana and Co-Chair of the Group of Eminent Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has launched a pan-African award… Read more »
Africa: Prof Loyiso Nongxa, First African Elected As VP of the International Mathematical Union
This is Africa
Professor Loyiso Nongxa continues to set records. He has become the first African mathematician to be elected as the Vice President of the International Mathematical Union (IMU).… Read more »
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