Accra, the Capital City of the Republic of Ghana, hosted on 20th February 2026 a HIGH-LEVEL ADVOCACY event to facilitate strong political commitment to inclusive political participation of women and youth in the ECOWAS region. This high-level meeting wrapped up the Regional Consultation on Political Participation and Leadership of Women and Youth in West Africa […]
ADDIS ABABA, 24 February 2026 – On the margins of the 39th African Union (AU) Heads of StateSummit, the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) convened a High-Level Meeting including aClosed Session and the Ninth Edition of the EWA Breakfast in Addis Ababa on 13 February 2026.These strategic gatherings served as a vital milestone as the […]
Accra, 19th December; In a landmark moment for the global reparations movement, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana welcomed a special delegation of leading advocates and experts from across the African diaspora to align on a unified, intercontinental reparations agenda. The group, which comprises experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the United […]
In a bid to strengthen gender equality and inclusive governance across the continent, theAfrica Leadership Foundation (ALF) launched the first-ever Pan-African platform dedicatedto advancing gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and inclusive fiscal policies called theAfrican Gender Budgeting Network (AGEBUN).African Gender Budgeting Network (AGEBUN) was initiated by the Africa LeadershipFoundation in response to the outcomes of its previous […]
Under the aegis of the Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme (RADDHO) and its partners: the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC), the World Organization against Torture(OMCT), the Réseau de Formation et de Recherche sur les Migrations Africaines (REFORMAF), the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), a conference was held […]
Restitution and Reparative Justice – Outcomes from the Side Event 4th Session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent (PFPAD) Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USAOrganizers: African Diaspora Council of Switzerland / TrustAfrica Foundation / African Foundationfor Migration and DevelopmentTitle: Africa in the Museum / Theme: Reparatory Justice for Africa Through Restitution This […]
Accra, Ghana – The African Social Movements Baraza 2025 is set to take place from Monday, 14th toWednesday, 16th April 2025. This gathering will bring together social movements, grassrootsactivists, civil society organization leaders, creatives, academics, policymakers and passionatechange-makers from across the continent to define and strategize on pressing social issuesimpacting Africans.Hosted by TrustAfrica in partnership […]
The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) hosted its Civil Society Pre-Summit Symposium ahead of the 38th AU Summit, bringing together Civil Society Organizations, policymakers, International NGOs, scholars, and youth to discuss the 2025 African Union’s Theme of the Year: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The theme highlights […]
Writer: Rachel Gyabaah Development Practitioner rachelgyabaah@gmail.com In Ghana’s quest for gold, a far more precious resource is being destroyed: water. Rivers and viable forests that once sustained communities and the country at large are now tainted with deadly mercury and other toxic substances. The destruction of forest reserves and wild and aquatic life continues unabated. […]
CAPAR, Illicit Financial Flows, Natural Resources Management take centre stage at Africa’s Citizens Forum*CoDA, AU Council, AUABC and APRM Draw Over 500 Key Govt Officials, Private Sector Professionals, CSOs, Community Organisations to Citizens ForumThe Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs),Africa’s natural resources management, and the implementation of the AU Mining […]