In a world where stories have the power to shape and transform lives, individuals like Thabiso Mahlape rise as beacons of change. As a remarkable force in the world of literature, Mahlape has revolutionized the South African publishing industry and empowered marginalized voices to be heard. With her relentless pursuit of diversity and inclusivity, she …
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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, …
This week, Columbia University announced that Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, economist and former president of the London School of Economics, will serve as the university’s 20th president. When she assumes the position in July, Shafik will become the first woman in the role in the university’s 268-year history. She succeeds Lee C. Bollinger, who will have …
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Since 2014, Moringa School, based in Nairobi, Kenya, has been offering training courses to students who want to develop employable tech skills. The school has trained over 4,000 students. Jeanette Clark spoke to Snehar Shah – who took over as CEO from founder Audrey Cheng at the beginning of 2022 – about demand for tech …
The Harvard University Center for African Studies (CAS) Leadership Council is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary body at Harvard University that aims to broaden public and scholarly awareness of Africa, the African experiences and perspectives. The Leadership Council, made up of a group of dynamic young leaders from across the African continent, is drawn from the …
Samira Mohammed Ibn Moro has become the first-ever DAC Scholarship recipient to St Antony’s at Oxford university. The St Antony’s DAC Scholarship, established by the Governing Board of Oxford University in October 2021, aims to help undergraduate students in nations that receive development assistance (as identified by the OECD) reach their academic potential, regardless of …
The Board of Directors of Universities South Africa (USAf), Professor Sibongile Muthwa, USAf’s Chairperson, has welcomed Dr Phethiwe Matutu as the new Chief Executive Officer, who succeeds Professor Ahmed Bawa. Dr Matutu assumed office with effect from Monday, 3 October 2022. For the past five years, she was the Group Executive: Strategy, Planning and Partnerships …
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A resident of Scotland since 2011, human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe was named rector of the University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, in early February. She will assume her new role on 1 March. The 45-year-old Kinshasa-born political activist and human rights lawyer will be the first black person and the …
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Brenda Namumba (1986) is one of these women who break glass ceilings. In Zambia, her country, she has been the first woman to obtain a PhD in Astrophysics. Her preparation and passion for astrophysics made her worth of one of the Science by Women fellowships, that the Women for African Foundation grant to those African …
Over the seven decades of her career, Ghanaian writer Ama Ata Aidoo has published award-winning novels, plays, short stories, children’s books, and poetry, and influenced generations of African women writers. Before Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie of the award-winning bestselling novels and viral TED talks, before Doreen Baingana, Helen Oyeyemi, Sefi Atta, Taiye Selasi, NoViolet Bulawayo and …
Celebrating, AMA ATA AIDOO – Celebrated Ghanaian Author turns 80-years-old Read More »