L’opportunité qui m’a été offerte de participer au 38ème Sommet de l’Union Africaine en tant que ONE Champion mandaté par ONE Campaign me motive dans ma position de promouvoir un développement inclusif et durable dans les pays africains.
Cette expérience a non seulement élargi mes horizons, mais elle a également renforcé mon engagement profond pour le développement durable sur notre continent. Le 38ème sommet de l’UA a rassemblé des leaders africains, des décideurs politiques, des experts en développement, ainsi que...
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In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global health community, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Citing dissatisfaction with the WHO’s handling of global health crises and perceived inefficiencies, this decision carries profound implications for Africa and low- and middle-income countries (AFRICAs), where health systems are heavily reliant on international aid.
As the largest global health donor, the United States contributed $15.8 billion in 2022...
Women and girls attending a Smart Aid Initiative training session in Nigeria
Fanele Sibonge at the AfCRA Launch at AU Commission Headquarters: A Defining Moment for Africa’s Financial Future
Being alive in 2021 is another opportunity to cause positive transformations in our areas of interest. The year presents hope and glamour for ONE’s Champions. It is also full of uncertainties, especially following the lessons learned in 2020.
Quite a silent year it was; from silencing the guns in Africa to the forced silence on the world economy courtesy of COVID-19. This does not in any way insinuate that the challenges of 2020 are gone. On the contrary, they remain...
Written by Hileleule Getachew
On 16 June in 1976, Soweto students marched in protest against Apartheid inspired non-inclusive education system and were met with a brutal police response. The event made a lasting mark, and the African Union decided to commemorate the courage of these children by instituting the “Day of the African Child” in 1991 in their honour. Since then, the day has been celebrated annually by African countries and people everywhere in the world.
The Day of African Child...