ALN Academy Weekly Dispatch – Volume 4 Issue 1

Here’s what’s in focus:
💔 At Least 78 Killed After Boat Capsizes in DRC: A tragic boat accident on Lake Kivu leaves at least 78 people dead, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
👩⚖️ Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde Resigns: Ethiopia’s first female president steps down amid political tensions, leaving Tanzania as Africa’s only nation with a female head of state.
🚢 At Least 45 Dead in Djibouti Migration Tragedy: Two boats sink off the coast of Djibouti, claiming dozens of lives as refugees navigate dangerous migration routes.
⚡ Public-Private Partnerships Accelerate Energy Development in Kenya: Kenya’s growing energy demand sparks innovative solutions through private sector collaboration.
💔 Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: UN Women highlights a catastrophic surge in gender-based violence as 5.8 million women and girls face displacement.
📈 CEOs Confident in AfCFTA Boosting Trade: 93% of African executives believe the AfCFTA will drive economic growth and intra-African trade.
📖 Stay informed on the stories shaping Africa’s future!