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Commander-in-chief! Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia’s first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as the first female President of Namibia. She won the presidential race on Dec 3rd with a majority of 57.31% and a clear parliamentary majority mandate under the ruling party, SWAPO.…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General for Second Term
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. Her new tenure will begin Sept. 1, 2025, continuing her groundbreaking leadership since…
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Intervention Council for Women in Africa Launches ’16 Days in Schools UNiTE’ Initiative to combat GBV
As part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Intervention Council for Women in Africa (ICWAfrica) has unveiled the “16 Days in Schools UNiTE To End Violence against Women and…
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Simone Ehivet Enters Ivory Coast Presidential Race, Promises Reconciliation and Development
Simone Ehivet, a seasoned politician and nationalist, has officially entered Ivory Coast’s presidential race ahead of the elections scheduled for October 2025. Her nomination as the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC) candidate was confirmed during…
