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A prominent Nigerian Shi’a Muslim leader, killings, prison, politics, and a daughter’s unknown…

A prominent Nigerian Shi’a Muslim leader, killings, prison, politics, and a daughter’s unknown…

Suhaila Zakzacky, the youngest daughter of Ibrahim El Zakzaky, the jailed leader of the Islamic Movement Nigeria, must live past trauma…

Apr 17

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Food — A Weapon of War

Food — A Weapon of War

The 2121 UN Food Systems Summit aims to hack into collaborative sustainability and innovation to kick the global food crisis, but there is…

Apr 11

Global Sustainability: Tomorrow’s Pandemic Starts Today

The World Has Always Had a Food Problem — Why?

UN Women: Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, “Violence against women is a shadow pandemic.”

US Honors Women Leaders on International Women’s Day

Ambassador Ms. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative, United States of America

Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, première femme Vice-Présidente de l’Union africaine

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Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the African Union’s First Female Deputy Chairperson

Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the African Union’s First Female Deputy Chairperson

These successes are a positive sign of a balanced future.

Feb 19

Nigeria’s Mass Kidnap and Growing Insecurity

Nigeria’s Mass Kidnap and Growing Insecurity

Originally published in Today News Africa 12/14

Dec 17, 2020

The Biden-Harris Agenda for the African Diaspora

The Biden-Harris Agenda for the African Diaspora

Originally published in KAFTAN Post November 10, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 16, 2020

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th session: Lessons Learned and COVID-19

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th session: Lessons Learned and COVID-19

“There is no African agenda, other than there is a global agenda,” explains Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th session and…

Dec 21, 2020

#60Together: How Nigeria’s Policy and Reality Compare

#60Together: How Nigeria’s Policy and Reality Compare

Originally Published on KAFTAN Post, October 3rd, 2020 By Kristi Pelzel

Nov 12, 2020

Cultural Change: Systemic Issues Are More Than Just Protest Life Cycles

Cultural Change: Systemic Issues Are More Than Just Protest Life Cycles

A video showing George Floyd’s death in police custody went viral, May of 2020, erupting in destructive, passionate, and violent protests…

Nov 15, 2020

Nigeria’s Untapped Opportunities in Waste

Nigeria’s Untapped Opportunities in Waste

Originally published in KAFTAN Post, October 21, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 14, 2020

Global Partnerships Leading the way for a Digitally Connected Nigeria

Global Partnerships Leading the way for a Digitally Connected Nigeria

Google announced its plan to fund an undersea cable from Portugal to Cape Town in South Africa, with multiple landing points, the first…

Nov 15, 2020

The Ethiopian Refugee Dilemma and Opportunities the Government can Lean Into

The Ethiopian Refugee Dilemma and Opportunities the Government can Lean Into

Ethiopia’s resilience is being tested, again.

Jan 6

UN: Repatriate Women and Children Being Radicalized in Syria Now

UN: Repatriate Women and Children Being Radicalized in Syria Now

Even though we’ve seen some global effort, there is still an estimated eight thousand foreigners living in al-Hol, a Syrian displacement…

Feb 16

Lights and Satellites: Nigeria’s Unbalanced Ambitions

Lights and Satellites: Nigeria’s Unbalanced Ambitions

Originally published in KAFTAN Post October 22, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 14, 2020

Ethiopia’s Reconciliation Can’t Begin Until the war is Over

Ethiopia’s Reconciliation Can’t Begin Until the war is Over

It’s never too late to negotiate an end to the conflict, and that would mean one side would have to call a truce, but losing a little…

Feb 3

Interdependence and Free Trade: Jerry Rawlings’s Legacy & Ghana’s Ongoing Mission

Interdependence and Free Trade: Jerry Rawlings’s Legacy & Ghana’s Ongoing Mission

Originally published in KAFTAN Post November 16, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 16, 2020

Rooting Out Nigeria’s Corruption Requires Facing Hard Truths

Rooting Out Nigeria’s Corruption Requires Facing Hard Truths

Originally published in KAFTAN Post October 28, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 15, 2020

Nigeria’s Delicate Emerging Technology Sector: Advancements and Challenges

Nigeria’s Delicate Emerging Technology Sector: Advancements and Challenges

Global Partnerships Are Key

Nov 11, 2020

U.S. Election Conflict and West Africa Support in the Fight Against Terrorism

U.S. Election Conflict and West Africa Support in the Fight Against Terrorism

Originally Published in KAFTAN Post November 13, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 16, 2020

Self-Reflection: Nigeria’s Solution to Power and Poverty

Self-Reflection: Nigeria’s Solution to Power and Poverty

Originally Published on KAFTAN Post, October 6th, 2020 By Kristi Pelzel

Nov 12, 2020

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, une citoyenne américaine D’origine nigériane, est la première femme et…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, une citoyenne américaine D’origine nigériane, est la première femme et…

Briser les plafonds de verre, modéliser la vie d’une mère et d’une femme qui ont atteint les plus hauts niveaux d’éducation et de…

Feb 15

Partners Not Competitors: A Decade of Symbolism, Remembrance, and Pride Should Remind West Africa…

Partners Not Competitors: A Decade of Symbolism, Remembrance, and Pride Should Remind West Africa…

Published By KAFTANPost on October 3, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

Adjei-Barwuah, Ghana’s Ambassador to U.S. on the African Diaspora

Adjei-Barwuah, Ghana’s Ambassador to U.S. on the African Diaspora

Voice of America’s web series, Straight Talk Africa, featured Dr Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, in a 2019…

Dec 8, 2020

The World’s List of Leading Women is Growing.

The World’s List of Leading Women is Growing.

The choice indicates a progressive and positive attitude toward gender equality and the promotion of women in Benin.

Feb 14

2021 Elections on the African Continent

2021 Elections on the African Continent

Elections across in Africa in 2021, won’t all be competitive. Some countries, like Djibouti, Benin, Chad, and the Republic of the Congo…

Jan 10

TRENDING — AFRICAN WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

TRENDING — AFRICAN WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

ENGLISH: “Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian-Born U.S. Citizen, is the First Women and African to Lead the World Trade Organization.” by…

Feb 15

Abuse of Power: Same Story, Same Countries — New Era

Abuse of Power: Same Story, Same Countries — New Era

Originally published on KAFTAN Post, October 13, 2020 by Kristi Pelzel

Nov 14, 2020

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