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African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies

The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) is independent, non-profit regional human rights NGO based in Banjul, The Gambia. The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) is independent, non-profit regional human rights NGO based in Banjul, The Gambia. The African Centre promotes human rights and democracy issues in the […]

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NGO expresses concern over death of seven in open pit

By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA New Bakanta (WR), April 15, GNA – The Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group, an environmentally conscious nongovernmental organisation (NGO), has expressed dismay at the death of seven community members from Nkroful, Anwia and Telekubokazo in open pits left after illegal mining activities. Mrs Elizabeth Allua Vaah, the Executive Director, Ghana Environmental Advocacy

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US invites 10 Northern Govs for symposium on peace, security

Ten governors from Northern Nigeria, representing the Northwest and North Central regions, have been invited to the Governor’s Symposium on Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria. The exclusive symposium, organised by the Africa Centre at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), aims to address the pressing security challenges in the region. A statement released

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Africa Could Be A Major Player On The Global AI Stage, But Only With The Right Skills

While African startups have shown that they’re capable of building world-class technology products, there’s also no doubt that technological advances have left behind many people and businesses across the continent. One need only look at something like mobile internet coverage gaps to see how many people are still being left behind today. Those gaps risk

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Nigeria becomes First Country to Rollout Full Meningitis Shot

Nigeria has introduced the new Men5CV vaccine, an envelope pushing drug that provides protection against all five strains of meningitis. The West African country is the first one to do so in Africa’s meningitis belt and will be hoping it can provide broader, stronger protection against the disease. Also known as the MenFive vaccine, a

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FedEx Bolsters Community Support With Impactful Volunteering Efforts Across the Middle East and North Africa

Over 1,800kgs of Supplies Delivered to more than 300 beneficiaries in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt  FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, team members in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) supported more than 1,800 kilograms of much-needed food and non-food supplies for

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Nwuchiola Egwaba Bags Most Proactive Deputy Speaker In North Central Nigeria Award

For leaving legacies that will stand the test of time behind in the political offices where she has served,a non-governmental organization, the Nigeria House of Dream Parliament (NHODP), has conferred the ‘Most Proactive Deputy Speaker Award’ on Kogi State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Mrs Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba. Nigeria House of Dream Parliament

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Education Cannot Wait In Responding To The Regional Crisis Stemming From The Armed Conflict In Sudan

By Yasmine Sherif The conflict in Sudan is one of the worst in the world today, and millions of children and adolescents bear the brunt within and across the border from Sudan. As we mark the one-year anniversary of this vicious conflict, we call on world leaders to ensure that all girls and boys impacted by

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NGO unveils project for Ekiti youths on participatory governance

A youth-based non-governmental organization, Inspiration Care and Development Center (ICDC), has unveiled a project for youths in Ekiti state to ensure accountability in leadership and enhance good governance in the state. The Executive Director of ICDC, Olowolayemo Lawrence spoke during the unveiling of the project tagged #BetaGovernment in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital at the weekend

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