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Nelma Fernandes elected President of the Confederation of Enterprises of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries

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Unanimously elected on 12 December in Lisbon, Portugal, the businesswoman becomes the first woman to head the Confederation of Enterprises of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CE-CPLP) and the first person from Guinea-Bissau to be appointed to the head of this organisation. Nelma Fernandes succeeds the Mozambican Salimo Abdula, who led the organisation for about […]

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Senegalese entrepreneur Birame Sock launches “Kwely” Marketplace with Made in Africa products

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Through her startup “Kwely”, based in Senegal, the entrepreneur announced on Wednesday, December 14, the launch of the minimum viable product (MVP) version of her B2B online store for Made in Africa products targeting small and large businesses globally (api.kwely.com). The goal is to change the game, to provide African producers and manufacturers with a […]

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Senegalese Amadou Hott Appointed AfDB Special Envoy to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa

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African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appointed Senegal’s former minister Amadou Hott, as his Special Envoy and global champion for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The African Development Bank, Africa Union and Africa50 launched the Alliance during COP27 last November with global partners: the African Union Development Agency, the […]

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Sony Music appoints Christel Kayibi as director of repertoire strategy for Africa

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Sony Music has appointed Christel Kayibi to its Africa & Continental Europe team as director of repertoire strategy for Africa. She will report directly to Daniel Lieberberg, president, Continental Europe & Africa, in close coordination with Sean Watson, managing director of Sony Music Africa. Based in London, Christel Kayibi will work alongside the major’s teams […]

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Three Africans appointed UN Resident Coordinators

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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, appointed 3 African personalities to positions of responsibility on Wednesday, December 1. Nelson Muffuh of Cameroon has been appointed UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa. Hopolang Phororo, from Lesotho is the new UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, while Olufunmilayo Abosede Balogun-Alexander, from Nigeria, has been appointed as UN Resident […]

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Who are the young people of African descent on the 2023 Forbes Under 30 USA list?

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Forbes unveiled , on November 29, its 12th annual Under 30 List for the Class of 2023, recognizing 600 trailblazing innovators across North America, within 20 different categories, who have turned to entrepreneurship to solve the world’s most complex challenges – from global warming to reproductive health. Forbes’ Under 30 Class of 2023 features honorees […]

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Dr. Esselina Macome appointed Chairman of the Board of Standard Bank Mozambique

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Standard Bank Mozambique announced on 22 November the appointment of Esselina Macome as the new Chairperson of the bank’s Board of Directors, replacing Tomaz Salomão, who held the position for 18 years. Esselina Macome will take office on 1 December and will lead the execution of Standard Bank’s growth strategy for the coming years, the […]

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Interview. Gladys Kazadi: “The Congolese diaspora is proactive in Belgium”

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At 28, Gladys Kazadi holds several positions: vice-president of the movement “Les Engagés”, one of the largest political parties in Belgium, a position she has held since June 2022; member of the Brussels Parliament; and local councillor in the Brussels commune of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. Despite her many political activities in Belgium, Gladys Kazadi explains in this […]

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IFC Appoints Dahlia Khalifa as Regional Director for Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone

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IFC announced, on November 16, the appointment of Dahlia Khalifa as its Regional Director for Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. In her new role, Dahlia Khalifa will drive IFC’s strategy to create a more resilient and sustainable private sector to support development and job creation in the region. Dahlia Khalifa will be based […]

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Harvard University: Patricia Nzolantima and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka Appointed Co-Chairs of the Center for African Studies Leadership Council

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The Leadership Council of the Center for African Studies (CAS) at Harvard University is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary organization at Harvard University that aims to broaden public and academic awareness of Africa and African experiences and perspectives. The Leadership Council comprises a group of dynamic young leaders on the African continent. The Council is drawn […]

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Who is Fati N’Zi-Hassane, the new Africa Director of Oxfam International?

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Originally from Niger, Fati N’Zi-Hassane announced on 4 November on her social networks that she has taken up her position as Africa Director of Oxfam International, a global movement of people fighting against inequality to end poverty and injustice. “I am delighted to be joining this great feminist and decolonial organisation, committed to the fight […]

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IFC Appoints Olivier Buyoya as Regional Director for West Africa

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IFC has appointed Olivier Buyoya as its new Regional Director for West Africa. In his new role, Buyoya, who will cover 13 countries in the region, will lead IFC’s strategy and operations to spur private sector development and opportunity. Olivier Buyoya will work closely with the World Bank, development partners, and public and private sector […]

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