ALN Academy Weekly Dispatch – Volume 4 Issue 1

Welcome to this week's edition of the ALN Academy Weekly Dispatch, where we cover the latest developments shaping Africa’s future across peace, security, trade, gender, and energy.

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!

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