World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP) and The Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR) have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on advancing sustainable development initiatives across the African continent. The agreement was signed by Ambassador Ekramy A.A. Ibrahim El Zaghat, President of the WFDP, and, Dr.
The Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR) is committed to advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 – Africa’s blueprint and master plan for inclusive and sustainable development. This concept note outlines how CAFOR’s mission and activities align fully with Agenda 2063’s vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by
It is with great pleasure that we share with you the latest edition of the AU Echo 2024, one of the African Union’s most prestigious publications. This flagship magazine serves as a key platform for discussions on continental policies, initiatives, and transformative agendas shaping Africa’s future. In this edition, we are proud to highlight CAFOR’s
We are pleased to share an insightful interview discussing the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” This theme addresses the enduring impacts of colonization, trans-Atlantic slavery, and systemic discrimination, aiming to promote healing, equity, and recognition of the rights and contributions of African peoples. The reparations agenda
On behalf of all CAFOR members across the African continent, I extend my heartfelt and warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to everyone. The year 2024, which has just come to a close, brought us countless blessings that we are deeply grateful for, even if we cannot fully enumerate them. However, it was also
At CAFOR, we are committed to shaping Africa’s future by investing in its greatest asset: the youth. At the launch of Seket Africa this past Friday, November 29, 2024, Dr. Lawalley Cole, CAFOR’s Executive Director, emphasized that “the road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” This powerful statement sets
It was a great pleasure for our Executive Director Lawalley Aba Cole to meet H.E. Willy Nyamitwe, Ambsssador of Burundi to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union last evening and held very fruitful discussions with him on future CAFOR cooperation with Burundi. He have served in Burundi under the UN for seven years
It was a true honor to welcome Her Royal Majesty Queen Ameenata Koita, the revered Queen of the Fulbe in Ashanti, Ghana, to the African Union Headquarters this morning. Born in the United States, Queen Ameenata has dedicated her life to advancing the welfare of the African Diaspora and collaborates closely with the royal kingdoms
Our Executive Director, Dr. Lawalley Cole, held a productive meeting today with Ms. Kimberly Davis from UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa. She was joined by Board Member Dr. Beatrice Njenga, CAFOR Facilitator Founding Father Mr. Francis Michuki, and Ms. Meresia Aloo, the Communications Officer for CAFOR based in Nairobi. The team was also joined remotely
On Wednesday, September 18, the Executive Director of CAFOR met with Mr. Nurhussein Hussein, Founder and Board President of the All Foundation. Mr. Hussein was accompanied by Mr. Lemma Bekelle, an educator. Also present were the Special Assistant to the CAFOR Executive Director, Dr. Tsedey Shume and Special Technical Advisor to the Executive Director and
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