Following a comprehensive national search, Morgan State University President David K. Wilson and Provost Hongtao Yu, have appointed a new dean of the School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P). Distinguished global professor Abimbola O. Asojo, Ph.D., will take lead of the rising architectural school, becoming only its second dean in school history, effective August 2, …
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Clementine Nkweta-Salami of Cameroon as his Deputy Special Representative for Sudan with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). She will also serve as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan. Ms. Nkweta-Salami succeeds Khardiata Lo N’Diaye of Senegal, …
Microsoft has appointed South African Managing Director Lillian Barnard as the firm’s new African president. Lillian Barnard, President – Microsoft Africa Kalane Rampai will take over Barnard’s position and will help strengthen the country’s role as a key contributor to Africa’s growth through digital innovation, the company said in a statement. “The new appointments are …
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Mr Joe Chialo has been appointed Berlin’s first cultural minister with Tanzanian roots, marking a first in German and European politics. Joe (Right) with 2 co-workers on a panel Mr Chialo was born in Bonn in 1970 as the son of the late Tanzanian Ambassador Mr Isaya Chialo, who served many years in Germany, China …
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Nestled in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco lies the picturesque town of Chefchaouen. Known as the “Blue City,” Chefchaouen is a stunning destination that offers visitors a unique cultural experience and breathtaking scenery. The town’s name, Chefchaouen, is derived from the Berber words “shash” and “awen,” which mean “look at the peaks.” And indeed, …
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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has officially welcomed the talented Waihiga Mwaura to their team as he hosted his last bulletin on Citizen TV. Mwaura presenting for Citizen Tv In a statement shared on their socials, the BBC Africa team said that they are delighted to welcome Mwaura to their team stating that he will be …
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The acclaimed international journalist from Guinea has been appointed as a Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait. Al Jazeera’s Folly Bah Thibault, an acclaimed international journalist, has been appointed as a Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. “Folly Bah Thibault is a …
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When Lorna Rutto left her position as banker in 2009, her entourage thought she was crazy. Though she was well paid, she felt at the wrong place. She quit her comfortable office, to join landfills of Nairobi to collect plastic waste which she recycled in building materials. In ten years, her company, Ecopost, has recycled …
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Jamestown, a neighborhood located in the heart of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century. Originally known as British Accra, Jamestown was the site of the first British settlement in Ghana and played a key role in the history of colonialism and resistance in the …
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Nigerian-born Temitope Ogunsemo, is the founder and CEO of Krystal Digital, a fast-growing educational technology company that specializes in the creation, development and deployment of customized and service oriented software applications for educational institutions in Nigeria. Founded in 2010 in Lagos, Krystal Digital’s flagship service, MySkool Portal, a web-based application for School Information Management System …