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- [Accra Reset: Addis Reckoning](https://online.africa.com/accra-reset-addis-reckoning/) - Click to Join Africa.com's Livestream WhatsApp Community ACCRA RESET: ADDIS Reckoning “This is not a conversation about what Africa needs. It is a conversation about how Africa finances what it has already decided to become.” You are joining a critical continental conversation at a defining economic moment.Accra Reset: Addis Reckoning convenes policymakers, ministers, economists, investors,
- [The Accra Reset: Redefining Sovereignty and Development from Davos](https://online.africa.com/the-accra-reset-redefining-sovereignty-and-development-from-davos/) - The Accra Reset reframes sovereignty not as rhetoric, but as execution. On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, African and global leaders convened around a single, urgent proposition: Africa’s development challenge is no longer one of ideas or ambition, but of execution. Africa.com livestreamed Accra Reset: Davos Convening, bringing this high-level discussion
- [Accra Reset: The Davos Convening](https://online.africa.com/accra-reset-the-davos-convening/) - ACCRA RESET: DAVOS CONVENING Defining the Sovereign Future Click to Join Africa.com's Livestream WhatsApp Community The Accra Reset is a Head-of-State sponsored strategic initiative conceived to address persistent structural conditions confronting many countries of the Global Majority: the erosion of practical sovereignty despite formal political independence.It responds to a convergence of pressures that have intensified
- [Goalkeepers: Abu Dhabi](https://online.africa.com/abu-dhabi/) - Goalkeepers Abu Dhabi 2025 This year, Goalkeepers hosted its first-ever event in the Middle East, uniting leaders, global partners, and scientists who are driving health innovations towards reducing child deaths. This historic gathering showcased diverse voices across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and other regions around the world. Together, they shared their stories, expertise,
- [Luthuli Memorial Lecture](https://online.africa.com/luthuli-memorial-lecture/) - Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Delivers the 19th Chief Albert LuthuliMemorial Lecture UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL, DURBAN, KWAZULU NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA Africa.com livestreamed the 19th Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture, featuring Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The event was hosted by
- [GLOBAL DPI SUMMIT LIVESTREAM](https://online.africa.com/global-dpi-summit-livestream/) - 3 days of insightful discussions on how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can accelerate inclusive growth and opportunity across Africa. Livestreamed from Cape Town, South Africa DAY 1:
- [Accra Reset](https://online.africa.com/accra-reset/) - The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development On the sidelines of the 2025 UN General Assembly, Ghana’s President and African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, John Dramani Mahama, will lead a high-level side event to unveil the Accra Reset – a bold new framework to help re-imagine global governance architecture for
- [Sustainable Health Financing](https://online.africa.com/sustainable-health-financing/) - Shared Responsibility, Shared Progress: Partnerships for Sustainable Health Financing in Africa Real progress will come through partnership: governments setting the agenda, civil society ensuring communities and their needs are represented, and innovators driving new technologies and approaches to reach those who need care. That is why discussions are so important — bringing together leaders in
- [What Emerging Markets Think About AI](https://online.africa.com/what-emerging-markets-think-about-ai/) - Hosted by Aspire Institute, Teresa Clarke shares survey findings, and explores perspectives on AI in Africa. The future of AI is global — and Africa will not be left behind.
- [Inspiring Progress: A 25th Anniversary Dialogue](https://online.africa.com/inspiring-progress/) - Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa’s Future Commits to partnering with governments that put people’s health and wellbeing firstIn an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through
- [The Future of Progress: Africa in Motion](https://online.africa.com/a-livestream-celebration/) - Experience the energy of African innovation on June 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM WAT. This exclusive livestream event showcases the bold ideas, resilient leaders, and transformative partnerships driving progress in health, economic opportunity, and beyond. From cutting-edge solutions to inspiring stories, be part of a movement shaping Africa’s future.
- [Watch Party: Africa in Motion](https://online.africa.com/watch-party-africa-in-motion/) - ~ Watch Party Registration ~ Enjoy the Africa in Motion experience by hosting a watch party for your community, organization, or school! Gather friends, colleagues, or students to share in the inspiration and spark meaningful conversations. Register to let us know you’re planning a watch party, we’ll ask about your location, organization, expected attendees, and technical
- [Meet the Astronauts](https://online.africa.com/meet-the-astronauts/) - Watch the full recording of the inspirational event, “Meet the Astronauts,” presented in partnership with the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) and Africa.com. In this extraordinary session, pioneering African American NASA astronauts share their remarkable personal journeys, career achievements, and valuable insights into the exciting world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Designed to inspire
- [Virtual Event: Meet 7 Black Astronauts!](https://online.africa.com/virtual-event-meet-7-black-astronauts/) - Africa.com is excited to present Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts! The free, virtual event features seven Black NASA astronauts. Scheduled for March 18, 2025, this inspiring event invites students, educators, and curious minds from across Africa and beyond to hear firsthand from trailblazing astronauts who have made history in space exploration. Co-hosted by Africa.com and the Student
- [Meet the Scientist: Dr Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire](https://online.africa.com/ssp/) - Meet the Scientist A Celebratory STEM Event Inspiring Africa's Future Leaders The “Meet the Scientist” STEM event, held in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) in South Africa, brought together over 250 students from various schools across Johannesburg, with an additional 4,000 participants tuning in from across Africa and beyond.
- [Media Roundtable: The High Return of Investing in R&D for Neglected Diseases](https://online.africa.com/media-roundtable-the-high-return-of-investing-in-rd-for-neglected-diseases/) - On behalf of Africa.com, Policy Cures Research (PCR), and Global Health Strategies (GHS), we want to share some key insights from our recent media roundtable on the newly launched Policy Cures Research - PCR Report: The Impact of Global Health R&D: The High Return of Investing in R&D for Neglected Diseases. Introduction As global health
- [NutriVision](https://online.africa.com/nutrivision/) - Thank you for joining the livestream! Watch the replay. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, engaged in a dialogue with young leaders, nutrition experts, advocates, and Grammy Award winning musician Jon Batiste. In this dynamic conversation, the participants exchanged transformative ideas that can address malnutrition through health, agriculture, and financing solutions.
- [Leadership in Times of Crisis](https://online.africa.com/leadership-in-times-of-crisis/) - SESSION 1 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "Leadership in Times of Crisis." This session is led by Linda Hill, Ph.D., Harvard Business School Professor of Business Administration and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative. The discussion will focus on the critical role of leadership during times of unprecedented
- [Liquidity - Managing Cash Flow When Revenue & Funding Dry Up](https://online.africa.com/liquidity-managing-cash-flow-when-revenue-funding-dry-up/) - SESSION 2 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "Liquidity - Managing Cash Flow When Revenue & Funding Dry Up." This session is led by Kunle Elebute, Chair of KPMG Africa, and focuses on strategies for managing liquidity challenges in the face of decreased revenue and funding during the COVID-19
- [This Isn't the West - How Africa's Informal Sector Reacts to COVID-19](https://online.africa.com/this-isnt-the-west-how-africas-informal-sector-reacts-to-covid-19/) - SESSION 3 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "This Isn't the West - How Africa's Informal Sector Reacts to COVID-19." This session is led by Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Chairman of FSDH Holding Company and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. The discussion focuses on the unique challenges
- [Crafting Strategy in the Face of Uncertainty](https://online.africa.com/crafting-strategy-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/) - SESSION 4 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "Crafting Strategy in the Face of Uncertainty." This session is led by Andy Zelleke, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and focuses on how business leaders can develop effective strategies amidst the unpredictable challenges brought about by
- [Women are Proving to Be Great Leaders During COVID-19. Is this the Pathway to Power?](https://online.africa.com/women-are-proving-to-be-great-leaders-during-covid-19-is-this-the-pathway-to-power/) - SESSION 5 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "Women are Proving to Be Great Leaders During COVID-19. Is this the Pathway to Power?" This session, led by Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com, explores the exceptional leadership displayed by women during the pandemic and discusses whether this could
- [What’s the Real Story Behind Africa’s COVID-19 Figures?](https://online.africa.com/whats-the-real-story-behind-africas-covid-19-figures/) - SESSION 6 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "What’s the Real Story Behind Africa’s COVID-19 Figures?" This session is led by Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com, and delves into the complexities and realities behind the COVID-19 statistics emerging from Africa. The discussion brings together a distinguished panel
- [Brilliant African Innovations Against COVID-19](https://online.africa.com/brilliant-african-innovations-against-covid-19/) - SESSION 7 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" is titled "Brilliant African Innovations Against COVID-19." This session showcases the ingenuity and creativity emerging from Africa in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic. The session begins with a welcome address by Professor Tarun Khanna of Harvard Business School, setting the
- [Law and Crisis Management:​ Working with Lawyers to Manage the Challenges of COVID-19](https://online.africa.com/law-and-crisis-management-working-with-lawyers-to-manage-the-challenges-of-covid-19/) - SESSION 8 in the webinar series "Crisis Management for African Business Leaders" features a discussion led by Harvard Professor David B. Wilkins on the topic of "Law and Crisis Management: Working with Lawyers in Business, Government, and Society to Manage the Challenges of COVID-19." The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to businesses, governments, and
- [What African Business Leaders Need to Know about Social Movements that Have Gained Momentum in 2020](https://online.africa.com/what-african-business-leaders-need-to-know-about-social-movements-that-have-gained-momentum-in-2020/) - The moderated discussion will focus on how the current health and economic crises have highlighted numerous social issues facing Africans. These issues include inequitable access to healthcare, the economic vulnerability of workers, occupational safety and wellbeing, temporary improvements in air and water quality due to lockdowns, police brutality and excessive use of force, disparities in
- [Safeguarding Africa's Food SystemsThrough and Beyond the Crisis](https://online.africa.com/safeguarding-africas-food-systemsthrough-and-beyond-the-crisis/) - The discussion will focus on how governments, development partners, and the private sector along the agriculture value chain can effectively respond to the challenges posed by COVID-19. It will also explore the unique opportunities that this pandemic presents to rethink and reshape our agriculture and food systems. Moderator:Gillian Pais, a Partner in McKinsey & Company’s
- [Africa Investors Conference 2020](https://online.africa.com/africa-investors-conference-2020/) - Victor Williams, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking for Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group Mark Chaban, GM & CTO, Microsoft Middle East and Africa Africa.com is proud to be able to bring to you new insights from the Africa Investors’ Conference, sponsored by Standard Bank. The Africa Investors’ Conference is designed to connect institutional
- [2020 Digital Consumer Trends that will Continue to Dominate Daily Life in Africa](https://online.africa.com/2020-digital-consumer-trends-that-will-continue-to-dominate-daily-life-in-africa/) - SPEAKERS: Dr Funmi Adewara, Founder/CEO Mobihealth International Ned Desmond, COO, TechCrunch _ Mark Elliott, Division President, Mastercard, Southern Africa Wambura Kimunyu, CEO, Eneza Education _ Makano Mosidi, Chief Information Office, Standard Bank Ailyssa Pretorius, Regional General Manager, Uber Eats Sub Saharan Africa A timely and valuable video conference series produced by Africa.com in partnership with
- [Graça Machel and Melinda Gates: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women & Girls - A Call to Action](https://online.africa.com/graca-machel-and-melinda-gates-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women-girls-a-call-to-action/) - A timely and valuable video conference series produced by Africa.com in partnership with faculty from Harvard Business School to address this unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis as a result of COVID-19.
- [Disruptions with Impact: The Intersection of Business & Philanthropy](https://online.africa.com/disruptions-with-impact-the-intersection-of-business-philanthropy/) - Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings and Executive Chairman of the Equity Group Foundation is featured in a fireside chat with Harvard Business School Professor Caroline Elkins, as part of Africa.com’s webinar series Crisis Management for African Business Leaders. The session examines the COVID-19 crisis for Kenya and East Africa,
- [Almost August. African COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Rising.Economic Strategies: What Now?](https://online.africa.com/almost-august-african-covid-19-cases-rapidly-rising-economic-strategies-what-now/) - GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Acha Leke, Senior Partner, Johannesburg, Chairman, McKinsey Africa Dr. John N. Nkengasong, MSc, PhD, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Dr. Vera Songwe, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
- [Africa's Portal: Hear It From African Business Heads](https://online.africa.com/africas-portal-hear-it-from-african-business-heads/) - The third portion of the summit features a panel of very senior African business leaders who have successfully conducted business with the U.S. These leaders will share their experiences and offer guidance to those who aspire to follow in their footsteps. This session promises to provide invaluable insights from some of the most respected figures
- [Africa's Portal: Hear It From The Agency Heads](https://online.africa.com/africas-portal-hear-it-from-the-agency-heads/) - The panel discussion will feature the Chief Operating Officer of Prosper Africa, a new U.S. government initiative that unites the resources of over 17 U.S. Government agencies to connect U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities. Joining this panel are the ‘Africa heads’ of several key U.S. Government agencies that do
- [Africa's Portal: Views From Ambassadors Country-by-Country](https://online.africa.com/africas-portal-views-from-ambassadors-country-by-country/) - The fourth portion of the summit features a panel of U.S. Ambassadors to several key African countries who will discuss the resources available specifically in their markets to support African businesses. This panel will be moderated by Ms. Zain Verjee, former CNN Anchor & Correspondent and Communications Entrepreneur. The panelists include: Hon. Nina Maria Fite,
- [Africa's Portal to Doing Business With the United States](https://online.africa.com/africas-portal-to-doing-business-with-the-united-states/) - This Virtual Summit, the first and the largest of its kind convenes thousands of c-suite executives and decision-makers at African businesses, large and small, to present to you, from the highest ranks, the ways in which the U.S. can assist in growing your businesses through trade, investment, and technical assistance. Designed specifically to serve African
- [Women Leading Corporate Africa](https://online.africa.com/women-leading-corporate-africa/) - Why don’t we spend more time and energy looking at African women in big business, and encourage African girls to pursue a career climbing the corporate ladder? Well, that’s what we have spent 2021 doing at Africa.com - researching the women who run Corporate Africa - the largest, most complex businesses on the continent. On
- [Harvard Professor Anthony Mayo Presents Beating the Odds](https://online.africa.com/harvard-professor-anthony-mayo-presents-beating-the-odds/) - Any list of top CEOs reveals a stunning lack of diversity. Among the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, for example, just 32 are women, three are black, and not one is a black woman. Tony Mayo studied the careers of the roughly 2,300 alumni of African descent who have graduated from Harvard Business School since
- [Stock Exchanges as Activists for Women’s Leadership](https://online.africa.com/stock-exchanges-as-activists-for-womens-leadership/) - Leading the Charge in Gender Lens Investing This panel will explore the recent developments through which stock exchanges globally and in Africa are driving women’s leadership in big business by making gender diversity a requirement for listing. Opening Address: Anne Aliker, Head of Investment Banking (International), Standard Bank Group Moderator: Lerato Mbele, Presenter, BBC World
- [WORKSHOP: Unspoken Rules for Women Who Are Climbing the African Corporate Ladder](https://online.africa.com/workshop-unspoken-rules-for-women-who-are-climbing-the-african-corporate-ladder/) - Men significantly outnumber women not just at the senior management and board levels but at every stage of the African Corporate pipeline. This is why Africa.com is committed to supporting talented women who aspire to climb the corporate ladder in Africa. This workshop will inspire junior women by hearing the story of a successful African
- [Why Africa Must Be At The Heart of COP26](https://online.africa.com/why-africa-must-be-at-the-heart-of-cop26/) - Africa’s situation deserves extraordinary attention: the continent contributes just 4 percent of global total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the lowest of any region, yet its socio-economic development is threatened by the climate crisis. In other words, Africa contributes the least emissions but suffers the brunt of the consequences.
- [Impact Investing - The African Reality](https://online.africa.com/impact-investing-the-african-reality/) - Investing in impact businesses can increase access to basic services such as finance, healthcare, education, clean water, and energy. Several prominent examples in Africa demonstrate that impact businesses can be both profitable and beneficial for a wide range of stakeholders and while offering tangible social and economic benefits.
- [Blockchain As Monitor Of Human Rights](https://online.africa.com/blockchain-as-monitor-of-human-rights/) - Blockchain is, for many people, still synonymous with cryptocurrencies and financial applications. Yet the features that make blockchain technologies so appealing for asset management and monetary transactions — transparency, tamper-resistance, efficiency, and smart contracts — are also useful in areas that have little to do with finance.
- [Friends Or Foes ESG & The Mining Sector](https://online.africa.com/friends-or-foes-esg-the-mining-sector/) - Many mining and minerals businesses are already taking active steps on their ESG agenda; identifying their priorities and measuring their performance. But the real benefits come when you move beyond measurement and take action to improve.
- [Unpacking the Mercer Report](https://online.africa.com/unpacking-the-mercer-report/) - Many African companies have realised that life will never be the same again post Covid-19. Business survival will, to a large extent, depend on how organisations embrace the future, use technology, invest in skilling and re-skilling employees, develop tailor-made employee benefits, incorporate mental well-being into HR models, develop sustainable working models, and embed Environmental, Social
- [ESG & Agriculture](https://online.africa.com/esg-agriculture/) - 70% of Africans make a living through agriculture, and technology could transform their world. Rural areas are chronically underserved by financial service providers, which is a limiting factor for economic development. Even where financial services are accessible, evidence shows that social concerns are often not fully incorporated in funding decisions and the delivery of services.
- [African Women Rocking AI](https://online.africa.com/african-women-rocking-ai/) - A dynamic video showcasing professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are actively involved in the artificial intelligence field.
- [What Women (and Men) CEOs in Africa Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence](https://online.africa.com/what-women-and-men-ceos-in-africa-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence/) - To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, Africa.com hosted a groundbreaking virtual event in collaboration with Harvard Business School Professors Karim Lakhani and Tsedal Neeley. This event served as a strategic business primer on AI, tailored for a generalist, executive audience with an interest in Africa. Part One: Yes, that Machine Algorithm is
- [Top 6 Opportunities for Africa’s Advancement](https://online.africa.com/top-6-opportunities-for-africas-advancement/) - An unprecedented convening of African women heads of state focused on Africa’s advancement agenda is set to take place at the "Top 6 Opportunities for Africa’s Advancement Summit." The event will be hosted by Teresa Clarke, Chair and Executive Editor of Africa.com, along with Ruth L. Okediji, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. The
- [How Many African Women Have Served as President or Prime Minister?](https://online.africa.com/how-many-african-women-have-served-as-president-or-prime-minister/) - How many women have served as president or prime minister of an African country? We did the research and reveal the list in this video. Africa.com defines Women Heads of State as women who have served as president or prime minister, including Heads of State and Heads of Government. Women must have been elected or
- [Unspoken Rules for Women Working in Public Service in Africa](https://online.africa.com/unspoken-rules-for-women-working-in-public-service-in-africa/) - The first pan-African virtual training workshop for women early in their government careers. The training session was free to any woman in any of the fifty-four countries in Africa, and was convened by Africa.com and Coca-Cola Africa as part of the Women Heads of State Initiative. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said “Training young women in
- [Strengthening Resilience on the Continent](https://online.africa.com/strengthening-resilience-on-the-continent/) - Africa Day coincided with the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. African leaders, together with world leaders, gathered to discuss critical issues of importance to Africa, and the world. Africa.com was there to report live from Davos, Switzerland. In honor of Africa Day and its theme of 'Strengthening resilience in nutrition and food security
- [Climate Transition in an African Context](https://online.africa.com/climate-transition-in-an-african-context/) - Africa's leaders know that transitioning to a low-carbon environment presents a unique set of challenges across the continent. Standard Bank’s Chief Executive of CIB, Kenny Fihla, has a deep understanding about what is required for a just transition. He spoke at length with Teresa Clarke of AFRICA.COM about the group’s commitment to climate transition in
- [Equity & Innovation for Africa's Recovery](https://online.africa.com/equity-innovation-for-africas-recovery/) - Africa.com hosted a roundtable discussion live from the Intare Conference Center, Gasabo Room in Kigali, Rwanda. Five panelists came together to promote equity & innovation through health, science and technology in Africa, while also highlighting how to remove barriers facing so many African women and girls. Virtual platform host: Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO, Africa.com Moderator: Janet Mbugua,
- [Bill Gates on Innovating for Food Security & Climate Change in Africa](https://online.africa.com/bill-gates-on-innovating-for-food-security-climate-change-in-africa/) - The hybrid event was streamed live from University of Nairobi and hosted online by Africa.com. More than 15,000 people registered to join the virtual audience, the largest in Africa.com’s history for a single virtual event. Registrants from 131 countries included 51 African countries and 80 countries in the rest of the world. 3,500+ Kenyan university
- [EDISON Alliance: Bridging the Digital Divide](https://online.africa.com/edison-alliance-bridging-the-digital-divide/) - Teresa Clarke, Chair of Africa.com interviewed Borge Brende, President of World Economic Forum about the EDISON Alliance Initiatives in Africa following his travels with U.S. President Kamala Harris to Zambia. The World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance is committed to expanding its Lighthouse Network—which aims to close the digital divide, particularly for women—by bringing on three new countries
- [Future CEOs Workshop](https://online.africa.com/future-ceos-workshop/) - The Unspoken Rules of Standing Out + Getting Promoted + Making an Impact Gorick Ng is a passionate storyteller with practical takeaways. He has spoken at some of the world’s most recognized companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, empowering students and professionals to take control of their careers and arming leaders and educators with tools to
- [Africa's Female-Factor and The Definitive List](https://online.africa.com/africas-female-factor-and-the-definitive-list/) - To mark the evolution of Africa.com's Definitive List of Women CEOs, sponsored by Standard Bank Group, Africa.com hosted a webinar with free registration. In addition to revealing the names of the women who were on Africa.com’s 2023 Definitive List of Women CEOs, Africa.com presented, for the first time, performance data showing how the share value
- [Advancing Africa with Bill Gates](https://online.africa.com/advancing-africa-with-bill-gates/) - At a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Africa. The conversation took place during ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation.’
- [Tutu Peace Lecture with Featured Guest Melinda French Gates](https://online.africa.com/tutu-peace-lecture-with-featured-guest-melinda-french-gates/) - The 13th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, organised by the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, takes on an exciting conversational format this year with philanthropist and advocate for women and girls, Melinda French Gates. The event, initiated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, is set to promote peace, healing, and courageous leadership. Unlocking Women’s Power for

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