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Cameroonian Richard Munang appointed Deputy Director of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Africa Office 

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Established in 1972 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as the authoritative voice for the global environment. Prior to his appointment as Deputy […]

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100 African women shaping the airline industry in Africa and around the world

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The aviation industry remains a male-dominated field. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents 290 airlines in 120 countries, the proportion of women holding C-level roles in the industry is just 3%. Nevertheless, in Africa, several women have broken through the barriers to occupy leadership positions in this sector, which is experiencing […]

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Professor Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa appointed Rector of the United Nations University

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After an extensive international search process and following consultations with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, and with her concurrence, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Professor Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa as Rector of the United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo. Prof. Marwala will take […]

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Ghana: Ana Sarpong Bawuah, first woman appointed chairperson of Access Bank

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Access Bank (Ghana) Plc. announced on July 18 the appointment of Ana Sarpong Bawuah as chairman of its board of directors, the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Frank Beecham, who held the position from January 2014 to May 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in political science and French from the University of […]

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Chef Fatmata Binta, winner of the Basque Culinary World Prize 2022

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Born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone, into a first generation Fulani family of Guinean descent, Fatmata Binta, known as “Chef Binta”, has won, on June 21, the 2022 edition of the “Basque Culinary World Prize 2022” for highlighting the culinary culture of the Fulani people through her innovative pop-up initiative “Dine on a Mat” […]

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Victoria Kwakwa is the new World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa

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The World Bank has appointed Victoria Kwakwa as the new World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective on July 1. Victoria Kwakwa succeeds Hafez Ghanem, who retired from the World Bank on June 30, 2022. Originally from Ghana, Victoria Kwakwa, an economist and development expert with over 30 years of experience, will […]

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MTN appoints three new CEOs in Cameroon, Rwanda and Uganda

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To support the accelerated execution of his Ambition 2025 strategy, MTN Group has announced, on June 30, the appointment of new CEOs for operations in Cameroon, Rwanda and Uganda effective 1 September 2022. MTN also announces the creation of a new senior MTN Group post: that of Operations Executive for Liberia, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, and Congo-Brazzaville […]

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Germany: Aminata Touré,29,appointed Minister for Social Affairs in the state of Schleswig-Holstein

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Born to parents from Mali, Aminata Touré was appointed on Wednesday 29 June as Minister for Social Affairs, Youth, Family, Senior Citizens, Integration and Equality in the government of Governor Daniel Günther in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, located in the far north of the country on the border with Denmark.  “I am happy to […]

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Lelly Usiku appointed acting CEO of Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA)

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The appointment is effective as of July 2. Lelly Usiku, currently the General Manager: Sales and Marketing, will take over from Kennedy Hamutenya, who served as the inaugural Chief Executive of NAMDIA from 01 July 2017 until 01 July. Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd is a cutting edge diamond marketing and sales company, positioned to […]

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Belgium: Gladys Kazadi, 28 years old, appointed vice-president of the political movement “Les Engagés”

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Gladys Kazadi, Brussels MP and alderman, has been appointed vice-president of the political movement “Les Engagés” as part of the renewal of its governing bodies. This is the first time that a young, female, sub-Saharan African is appointed vice-president of a Belgian political party.  Les Engagés, Social Christian Party until 2002, then Humanist Democratic Centre […]

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Grace Murugi Appointed global head of digital strategy for Oxfam International

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The Kenyan, who took up her position in early June, will oversee more than 20 markets covered by Oxfam International. Prior to her appointment, Grace Murugi was head of digital at Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company and one of the largest in East Africa. In this role, she was responsible for developing high quality digital […]

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Afreximbank Board Appoints Kanayo Awani Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on June 20 in Cairo, announced the appointment of Kanayo Awani to the position of Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank (INAT) with effect from 1 July 2022. The appointment follows a decision by Afreximbank’s Board of Directors on 13 June 2022 to approve a recommendation by Bank President […]

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