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    Jan 13

    From the COVID-19 pandemic to popular protests, civil unrest, and democratic backsliding, 2020 was quite the year! Africa: Year in Review 2020 is a special edition, read the brief and insightful essays from our contributors here :

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  2. Feb 12

    The YALI 10 Year Anniversary Competition is live! YALI alumni should submit their entries by 2/28 for a chance to be featured at the upcoming 10th Anniversary Summit! Find more details here:

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  3. Feb 11

    In this special edition of NOW, Col. Eries Mentzer and will discuss the diversity and inclusion partnership they launched on the 65th anniversary of Rosa Parks' iconic bus protest. Watch the live discussion at 1:55pm ET:

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  4. Feb 11

    Watch the live discussion of "Global Perspectives | Ethiopia-Russia Relations" now!

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    Feb 11

    LIVE NOW: On February 11, , Associate Fellow of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, joins and for a conversation on the state of Ethiopia-Russia relations and their future trajectory.

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  6. Feb 11

    LIVE NOW! Tune in now to watch scholar share his insights on Ethiopia-Russia relations. Watch it here:

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    Feb 3

    In honor of , we are excited to share new publications, interviews, & events that amplify the voices & experiences of people of color in the studies field. Follow us to receive the latest updates, & learn more 🔽

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    Feb 11

    LIVE IN TEN MINUTES: "Global Perspectives | Ethiopia-Russia Relations" from and

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    Feb 11

    [TODAY @ 10am ET] If you have a question on 🇪🇹-🇷🇺 relations for our speakers before/during our event, DM us or comment 🔽! To watch the live webcast, click the link 🔽

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    Feb 10

    Some of the issues identified were; inadequate land for cultivation since the food ratio has reduced, inadequate water supply especially now during the dry season, some water points are not operational, inadequate supply of drugs in health centres 1/2

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  11. Feb 10

    LIVE NOW! Join the virtual celebration of the 10th anniversary of YALI . Learn more about the Young African Leaders Initiative program and the excellent work of its Gambian alumni. Watch it live here:

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  12. Feb 10

    Tomorrow, Ambassador Paschall and YALI alumni will hold a virtual celebration of the 10th anniversary of YALI . Join the live discussion at 10AM GMT to learn more about the program and the excellent work of its Gambian alumni. Watch it live here:

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    Feb 10

    [TOMORROW 10am ET] Join us for our event on - relations, co-sponsored with ! WATCH 🔽

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  14. Feb 10

    The YALI 10 Year Anniversary Competition is live! YALI alumni should submit their entries by February 28 for a chance to be featured at the upcoming 10th Anniversary Summit! Find more details here:

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    Feb 10

    EVENT: "Global Perspectives | Ethiopia-Russia Relations" 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 11 🕒 Time: 10 a.m. EST 📍Location: webinar Hosted by: and 🔗RSVP:

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  16. Feb 10

    TOMORROW! Join us and for a discussion on Ethiopia-Russia relations. Scholar will discuss the state of current relations and the way forward. RSVP here:

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    Feb 9

    On February 11 at 10 a.m. EST, , Associate Fellow of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, joins and for a conversation on the state of Ethiopia-Russia relations and their future trajectory.

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    Feb 9

    The YALI 10 Year Anniversary Competition is live! YALI alumni should submit their entries by February 28 for a chance to be featured at the upcoming 10th Anniversary Summit! Find more details here:

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    Feb 9

    Edith S. Sampson, a lawyer and judge, became the 1st African- American to be named as U.S. representative to the when President Harry Truman tapped her to be an alternate delegate to the United Nations in 1950.

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  20. Feb 9

    We are accepting submissions of videos, short essays, poems, songs, spoken word, and sketches from YALI alumni describing or demonstrating how YALI has impacted their lives, communities, and the world! Learn more here:

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  21. Feb 9

    "Countering child marriage takes community-targeted solutions, from youth peer groups to economic incentives for parents who prolong girls’ education," writes . Read more in this latest blog courtesy of :

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