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International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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Women leading spread of the Olympic values across Senegal

To celebrate International Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on the women combining sport and education to inspire positive change across Senegal as part of the Games’ legacy programme

The impact of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be felt not just on sports fields and in stadiums but also in schools and classrooms. To celebrate International Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on the women combining sport and education to inspire positive change across Senegal as part…

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African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED) Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems through Education Management Information System (EMIS) Reform

The workshop was undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and brought together senior government leadership and technical teams from key departments

The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19 Hub a joint initiative with Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), has successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Juba, South Sudan, to support the strengthening…

for Africa

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej named as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 (1)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej named as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 (2)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej named as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 (3)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej named as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 (4)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Recognized for the Seventh Consecutive Year as One of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women

The recognition highlights her unwavering commitment to women empowerment, girls’ education, and the transformation of patient care across Africa

Following her recent recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine (UK), Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” Campaign, has now been named among the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 by Avance Media, for…

The Nigerian Economy Newspaper
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Varsity Dons, Public Relations (PR) Expert Write for The Nigerian Economy Newspaper as Media Platform Aims Top Position

Together, these new firebrand writers provide that in-depth, incisive and insightful contents that set The Nigerian Economy Newspaper apart from the crowd of online newspapers, giving us a popular edge over our counterparts and competitors

Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league of regular contributors to The Nigerian Economy Newspaper (https://Economyng.com), as the media platform navigates the crowdy lane to the top. Felix Ijeh, PhD, is a seasoned banker, distinguished economist, researcher…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Workshop on enhancing quality education

Evaluation of students’ academic performance includes the knowledge students have gained, the capacity they have developed, as well as the results they have registered, including the modalities for promotion and failure to pass to the next level

The Ministry of Education organized a workshop focusing on refining and enhancing guidelines for evaluating students’ academic performance, promotion to the next level, and support for weaker students. The workshop was conducted in Dekemhare city from 16 to 18 March. Speaking at the event, Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education,…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Health profession regulators agree on education quality standards in Africa

The agreement comes at a critical time for the Region, which faces a projected shortage of 6.1 million health professionals by 2030, driven by high attrition, outmigration and persistent mismatches between training outputs and evolving population health needs

Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training. The agreement comes at a critical time…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Students’ week in Adi-Keih sub-zone

The students’ week, in which students from 22 schools took part, featured cultural and sports competitions

Students’ week has been conducted in Adi-Keih sub-zone under the theme “Our Culture – Reflection of Our Values and Identity.” The students’ week, in which students from 22 schools took part, featured cultural and sports competitions. Mr. Amanuel Mel’ake, head of culture, sports, and health in the sub-zone, said that…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda Deploys 348 New Community Health Extension Workers to Strengthen Integrated Services Delivery

As the 348 graduates take their posts, they bring renewed hope that Uganda’s long-term vision for a strong, people-centred PHC system is becoming a reality

Uganda’s ambition to transform Primary Health Care through resilient community health systems entered a decisive phase on 4 March 2026, when a cohort of 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) was passed out in a high-profile ceremony held in Mbarara City and Rukungiri District.  The passing out event…

Merck Foundation

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Dr. Rasha Kelej Continues to Advance Cancer Care in Africa by Providing 269 Oncology Scholarships for 34 African Countries and Beyond

Merck Foundation is establishing Multidisciplinary Oncology Care teams in many African countries by providing scholarships of One year clinical training in most of oncology sub- specialties

Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to build cancer care capacity by providing around 269 Scholarships of One-year Clinical Training in many oncology sub- specialties, and One year and Two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology…

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens (YMCA) and Boeing Empower Future Entrepreneurs in Togo

The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities

Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) (www.JA-Africa.org), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens Togo (YMCA Togo) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have delivered entrepreneurship training to 738 high school students in Togo this year. The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities.…