Chika Stacy Oriuwa, 28, named one of Canada’s 50 most influential people

Publishe on 10 February, the 2022 Maclean’s Power List features 50 Canadians “who are forging paths, leading the debate and shaping how we think and live”, said the magazine. Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa is ranked 37th in the list. At the top of this annual Power List are the unknown victims of […]

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Ibrahim Songne’s pizzeria ranked among the 50 best in Italy in 2021

“Ibrahim Songne’s pizzeria, Ibris, located in the upmarket city of Trento, has been ranked 46th in the list of the best pizzerias in Italy by the specialised website 50TopPizza.it, in the category “The 50 best pizzas by the slice and to go” (Le 50 Migliori Pizze in Viaggio in Italia – da taglio e asporto […]

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Interview. Dana Endundo: “African art is the hottest thing in the art world today”

Dana Endundo is the founder and director of Pavilion 54 and a business leader with over 15 years of experience in digital strategy and marketing for Fortune 100 companies as well as startups worldwide. Prior to founding Pavilion 54, Dana Endundo held executive positions in a variety of industries including Financial Services, Fintech and Marketing […]

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Elsie Addo Awadzi reappointed as second vice president of the Central Bank of Ghana

Banker and lawyer, Elsie Addo Awadzi has been reappointed by Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo for a second term, effective Monday, February 14, 2022. Elsie Addo Awadzi was first appointed as the second deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana in February 2018, the second woman to be appointed to the position in the bank’s 65-year history. […]

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UK Points of Light: Dr. Esperance Luvindao,31, Winner of the 215th Commonwealth Pointsoflight award

UK Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers – people who are making a change in their community. Every weekday, the UK Prime Minister recognizes an inspirational volunteer with the Point of Light award. Originally from the DRC, born and raised in Namibia, Dr Esperance Luvindao, representing Namibia, aged 31, is  a medical practitioner and […]

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Anne Muraya appointed Deloitte East Africa’s CEO-Elect

Deloitte East Africa has announced, on February 14, Anne Muraya as the incoming Deloitte East Africa CEO effective 1 June 2022. Anne Muraya will be the first female CEO for Deloitte East Africa. Anne Mutaya succeeds Joe Eshun, who has been appointed as the Deloitte Africa Managing Director for Businesses, where he will be overseeing […]

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Forbes 2021 Next 1000: Janice Omadeke among young entrepreneurs who are “redefining the American dream”

The Forbes 2021 Next 1000 list, presented by Square, highlights 1,000 entrepreneurs announced each quarter in 250-person increments. Janice Omadeke,34, is featured on the Forbes 250 list of entrepreneurs released in December 2021.These inspiring small business leaders, many from diverse and underrepresented communities, says Forbes magazine, are redefining the American dream and what it means […]

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Fiona Lortan Appointed Deputy Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)

The African Union Commission has appointed Ms. Fiona Lortan as the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia and Deputy Head of Mission. Fiona Lortan, said the African Union Commission, takes a wealth of experience to the position and will play an important role in the transition phase […]

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Nardos Bekele-Thomas,first woman appointed NEPAD’s CEO

The appointment of the Ethiopian has been approved by the African Union Heads of State Summit, which took place from 5 to 6 February in Addis Ababa. Nardos Bekele-Thomas will replace Dr Ibrahim Mayaki of Niger, the long-time CEO of AUDA-Nepad. The New Partnership for Africa’s Development, based in Midrand, South Africa, aims to promote […]

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Anna Gifty’s “The Black Agenda” is #1 Best Seller on Amazon 

Published on February 1st, “The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions for a Broken System”mobilizes 35 top Black experts, scholars, and advocates, including the foreword, from across the US to share transformative perspectives on how to deploy anti-racist ideas and policies into everything from climate policy to criminal justice to healthcare. The book  is #1 Best Seller […]

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The university of Vermont Appoints Jane Okech, Ph.D., as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

University of Vermont Provost and Senior Vice President, Patricia Prelock, has announced, on January 28, the appointment of Jane Okech, Ph.D., as vice provost for faculty affairs, effective July 1, 2022. Kane Okech will succeed Jim Vigoreaux, who, after seven years of distinguished service, announced his intent to leave the vice provost for faculty affairs […]

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Selma Alami appointed Managing Director of Nexans Morocco

Nexans Morocco, a subsidiary of the multinational Nexans, announced on January 31 the appointment of Selma Alami as General Manager, succeeding Karim Bennis who is retiring after 16 years at the head of the cable industry leader. A subsidiary of the Nexans Group since 1947, Nexans Morocco has established itself on the Moroccan market as […]

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