By Hassan Abbas, Addis Ababa – The African Union (AU) governance assessment body-the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has elected Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as its new chair. President Sirleaf becomes the third chair of the APRM Forum of Heads of State and Government of the Mechanism and the first woman since its establishment in 2003. President Sirleaf was unanimously elected on Sunday evening in an election that saw Senegalese President, Marky Sall pulling himself from the race. President Sall chairs another AU programme, NEPAD. During the meeting on which President Kikwete of Tanzania was represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs... Continue Reading
Christ the King College Alumni Association of North America (COBA-NA) will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday June 8 2013 from 5pm to 1am at the Ukranian Hall, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Washington DC. Ticket prices are $100.00 and $50.00. Key note speaker is Dr. Austin Demby and Master of Ceremonies is Mr. Gerald Foday. Several Alumni from other international branches will be in attendance to support the fundraising efforts of COBA-NA, including Mr. Charles Hubbard of the COBA-UK branch. COBA-NA President, Andrew Jawa Thomas, states that the organization needs to raise $45,000.00 to fund its flagship project of... Continue Reading
By Hassan Abbas, Addis Ababa – As the African Union (AU) celebrates its 50 Years Golden Anniversary and its brain child, the governance assessment Mechanism (APRM), marks 10 Years of its existence, African leaders have been challenged to promote democracy and good governance. The call was issued by two African governance activists, the CEO of the APRM Continental office, Assefa Shifa and the former Mozambican President, Joachim. Opening during the opening of a two days colloquium to reflect on the 10th Anniversary of the APRM. In his presentation on progress in improving governance in Africa, Mr. Shifa cited Mwalimu Julius Kambarage... Continue Reading
The Graduate School of Business (GSB) at the University of Cape Town has partnered up with the KIP Centre for Leadership in Mauritius to offer a unique range of master classes aimed at business executives in emerging markets. KIP Centre for Leadership Director Lillka Cuttaree said: “We are thrilled to have developed this customised programme with UCT GSB, an ideal partner for us as it has a strong global reputation – number one in the region – and is also close to Mauritius, offering affordability and intimate cultural fit.” Cuttaree explained that the classes will be conducted in Mauritius by... Continue Reading
…As Lawmakers Promise to Prioritize WASH – By: WASH R&E Network – An Interactive Legislative Forum on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) has ended in Monrovia with several Lawmakers pledging their unflinching support to the WASH sector of Liberia. The Medium known as “Meet the Lawmakers WASH Forum” was sponsored by the Liberia WASH Consortium and implemented by the United Youth for Peace, Education, Transparency & Development in Liberia (UYPETDL). The Forum which took place at the YMCA auditorium in Monrovia on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 followed three similar interactions in Margibi, Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties. The Forum according... Continue Reading
