Tag: African leadership
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Olu of Warri Named Influential African for 2026 Iconic Summit in Harare
Olu of Warri to be Honored at 2026 Iconic African Summit The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III of Nigeria, has been selected as one of the influential Africans for the 2026 Iconic African Summit and Honours. The event is scheduled to take place from February 11–15, 2026, in Harare, Zimbabwe. The recognition underscores the…
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Influential Africans 2026: Olu of Warri Honored at Iconic Summit
Olu of Warri Among 15 Named Influential Africans for 2026 The Iconic African Summit announces a distinguished list of influential Africans for 2026, honoring leaders who have shaped culture, governance, business, and social progress across the continent. At the heart of this year’s cohort is the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III of Nigeria, who…
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Ethiopia Names Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos as COP32 President-Designate
Ethiopia appoints Gedion Timothewos as COP32 President-Designate In a landmark development for Africa’s role in global climate diplomacy, the Government of Ethiopia announced that Foreign Minister Dr. Gedion Timothewos will serve as President-Designate for the upcoming 32nd Conference of the Parties (COP32) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The decision comes…
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Global Wildlife for Climate Action: Africa at COP31
Background: A new climate-forward wildlife initiative A coalition of African leaders has agreed to champion a landmark policy movement: the Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration. The declaration aims to elevate wildlife preservation and biodiversity considerations within global climate strategies, signaling a shift toward nature-centered climate leadership. The plan is to unveil the declaration at…
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Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan — Commanding Circumstance and Her Moment in Tanzania
Her Arrival: A Presidency Born of Circumstance When Samia Suluhu Hassan took the helm of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, she stepped into a role defined by sudden change and grave responsibility. The death of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli, thrust the nation into a moment of uncertainty. Yet Suluhu Hassan did…