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638 million vanilla beans consumed in the United States in a year come from Madagascar, and about 44% of the global cocoa demand comes from Côte d'Ivoire. This implies that produce from African countries features in people's daily lives worldwide.
In our latest article, our Tisindai editor Valimbavaka Raherimanjara .r questions how a continent rich in resources have some of the poorest countries in the world?
Click on the link in bio to have a read.
Evidence shows that frequent use of LinkedIn may distort reality as important nuances on the specifics of achievements are often excluded from the narrative.
Ojima Appiah discusses the cost of Linkedin use to one’s mental health and general wellbeing.
A gateway to innovative ideas that leads to change. Click to read The Continental Approach, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
In a world where people are constantly plugged in, finding communities of like-minded people has become essential. The Internet is here to stay, and as we know, it is impervious to the sexism and misogyny that exist in the "real world" - in some cases, it is more harmful.
As illustrated in our latest article "How Nigerian Women are Building Online Communities " by Angel Nduku-Nwosu, the rise of online women's safe spaces in Nigeria highlights the empowering potential of such communities.
Read the rest by clicking the link below:
https://www.thecontinentalapproach.com/p/how-nigerian-women-are-building-online-853
We are looking for an Associate Editor who is driven, self-motivated with a strong interest in politics, business and/ or culture.
This role is remote and full-time. Applicants must be from Madagascar, Nigeria or Zimbabwe.
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Headlines we loved from across Africa. SWIPE!
No African team has yet brought home the golden cup. However, many African players have gained international recognition and play in notable leagues. There are countless upcoming talents throughout the continent. But is their talent enough?
Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia are the 5 African nations competing at the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
"A couple of weeks ago, during a chat with a friend, I lamented about how 16 days of Activism was almost here again. It’s a time of the year that I am not particularly pleased with. The bane of activism is that gnawing feeling that there isn’t progress being made or that change is far-fetched and quite elusive. Commemorating 16 Days of Activism essentially means the world still needs a reminder that ‘woman’ is human and deserving of complete agency, respect, safety and equality."
25 November is International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. It also marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls.
Read Nabila Okino's reflection on this year's campaign and how you can join The Continental Approach to engage and raise awareness of the issue: https://www.thecontinentalapproach.com/around-the-continent/16daysofactivism2022
"As I built my international modelling career, I realised I had a platform I could use to make a difference." -
Noella Musunka, philanthropist and international model is the Founder and CEO of Malaika, a grassroots nonprofit empowering girls and their communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Founder and CEO of Malaika, a grassroots nonprofit empowering girls and their communities in the DRC.
Its Africa Youth Day!
We spoke to Nadia Abdalla about her experience running Kenya Ni Mimi, a government programme to empower young people to take up leadership spaces.
She gives advice on how to lead as young person.
"As a young person in Africa if you have an opportunity to be in leadership spaces, don't hog those spaces. Create a ripple effect. What do I mean by that? If you're in a certain leadership space, create some certain programs or some certain or open some certain doors so that others can also be part of it and others can also benefit from it and others can also grow from it."
Follow the link for the full 300 Seconds interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQW6WzGePzY
“I need this to be one of the best animations Disney had made. That’s the goal.”
- Hamid Ibrahim, co-founder of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney’s first African animations series Iwájú.
Watch our 300 Seconds interview with him.
“I need this to be one of the best animations Disney had made. That’s the goal.”
- Hamid Ibrahim, co-founder of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney’s first African animations series Iwájú.
Watch our 300 Seconds interview with him.
"If you're going to tell African stories and you only have people from one part of Africa, you're not really telling African stories, you're telling that part of Africa's stories. So it's just in our DNA. If we're doing it right, we're going to have people from all over Africa. We have people from every single corner of Africa."
- Hamid Ibrahim co-founder and Head of Creative Operations of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney's first African animations series Iwájú.
Watch our 300 Seconds interview with him
https://youtu.be/R0bpz0ycJnY
Hamid Ibrahim, Founder and Creative Operations of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney’s first African animations series Iwájú.
Read about one of our co-founders and the reason she decided to start The Continental Approach 👏🏾
“I felt ready to take on the world” 🌍
This month, we’ve caught up with alumna, Nabila Okino, the co-founder of a social change organisation - The Continental Approach.
Her organisation is trying to change the African narrative by showcasing positive, innovative stories that inspire and propel people to contribute to the development of the continent.
She says that the media often show issues of conflict, corruption and poverty when discussing Africa.
“Although we recognise that these challenges exist […], they are not the sum of our existence.” 🙌
The Continental Approach was borne out of her time spent in the UK. When she was researching and writing papers, she found it difficult to reconcile what she was reading with her own experiences.
At the University of York, she studied International Human Rights Law and Practice. She wanted to study a course that equipped her with “the knowledge and skills to advocate for marginalised groups [and] influence policies”.
Since co-founding The Continental Approach, Nabila has helped some of her contributors gain international visibility and her next step is to expand and “empower more young Africans”.
We wish her the best of luck with this! 👏
Read more about Nabila’s story and The Continental Approach here: https://bit.ly/3giJRqp
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an impressive hydroelectric-power project created and funded by Ethiopia. It is intended to be a source of electricity for Ethiopians. The location of the dam on the Blue Nile has made it a source of dispute between Ethiopia and countries in the downstream Nile, specifically Egypt and Sudan.
Egypt’s dependence on the dam for human and economic sustenance has led to its consistent call for a legally binding agreement regulating the distribution of the Nile waters.
Nabila Okino explains the sticking points and the way forward. Read more here: https://www.thecontinentalapproach.com/the-rights-angle/gerd-explainer
Last year, Afrobeats producer Don Jazzy made $300,000 in ten seconds from selling his collection of NFTs.
The Afrobeats market is growing impressively, thanks to the success of artists in the genre.
NFTs present an opportunity for Artistes to thrive, make money, reach more fans and give back to their communities. Afrobeats Stars like Rema, Bnxn, LeriQ, M.I, Falz are already active in the NFT Space.
Read "Afrobeats and NFTs; a revolutionary duo" here: www.thecontinentalapproach.com
HEADLINES WE LOVED FROM AROUND THE CONTINENT
⭐️ Benin unveils Africa's 2nd highest statue honouring Minos, soldiers in a women-only regiment that grew the kingdom of Dahomey into a regional power. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3c7B2hr
⭐️ Cairo metro employs Egypt's first women train drivers, a novelty in a country where few women have formal jobs. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3ADdH0g
⭐️ You can now post your selfies from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania's Telecommunications Corporation has set a 4G broadband network at an altitude of 3,720 meters. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3cfOFuL
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Nous lançons une campagne de financement participatif ou crowdfunding le 30 juin pour lever 50 000 dollars. Notre objectif est de créer une nouvelle société de médias axée sur les idées, les innovations et la créativité des jeunes Africains.
Les Africains se plaignent de leur représentation dans les médias occidentaux et locaux.
C'est pourquoi il est nécessaire que des platesformes indépendantes appartenant à des Africains soient soutenues/renforcées pour partager le véritable récit africain.
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We are launching a crowdfunding campaign on the 30th of June to raise $50k. Our goal is to create a new media company focusing on the ideas, innovations and creativity of young Africans.
Africans complain about representation in western and local media.
This is why it is necessary for independent platforms owned by Africans to be supported/empowered to share the actual African narrative.
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"Why are good clothes so expensive?"
Today we are talking to designers, stylists and fashion practitioners from across Africa on the current state of the industry.
Click here to set your reminder to join the conversation: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yNxaYBrVngxj
"Pourquoi les vêtements de qualité sont-ils si chers ?"
Aujourd'hui, nous allons avoir une discussion avec des créateurs, des stylistes et des praticiens de la mode de toute l'Afrique sur l'état actuel du secteur.
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It's been a while since you heard from us. The Continental Approach is a labour of love, which sadly means sometimes things slow down when life gets in the way. But we are changing that!
Over the last few months we have been working away building a bigger platform - a media company that will bring you cutting-edge ideas, innovations and opportunities for Africans and by Africans.
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Have you ever felt bypassed or felt your capacity undermined in the workplace as a woman? You are not alone. Cynthia Chigwenya shares some of her experiences as a young African woman in a leadership position.
March 2022 marks a year since President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as the president of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli.
She has shown a willingness to change how politics can be done with a clear embrace for freedoms, hinting at a leader who is ready to listen.
Click the link in below to read Eric Mattaba's look back at President Samia's first year in office.
https://www.thecontinentalapproach.com/breaking-the-glass-ceiling/women-can-lead-reflecting-on-president-samias-first-year-in-power
She has shown a willingness to work and change how politics can be done with an embracement of freedoms, hinting at a leader who is ready to listen.
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Its Africa Youth Day! We spoke to Nadia Abdalla about her experience running Kenya Ni Mimi, a government programme to empower young people to take up leadership spaces. She gives advice on how to lead as young person. "As a young person in Africa if you have an opportunity to be in leadership spaces, don't hog those spaces. Create a ripple effect. What do I mean by that? If you're in a certain leadership space, create some certain programs or some certain or open some certain doors so that others can also be part of it and others can also benefit from it and others can also grow from it." Follow the link for the full 300 Seconds interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQW6WzGePzY #KenyaNiMimi #Kenya #AfricaYouthDay
“I need this to be one of the best animations Disney had made. That’s the goal.” - Hamid Ibrahim, co-founder of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney’s first African animations series Iwájú. Watch our 300 Seconds interview with him.
“I need this to be one of the best animations Disney had made. That’s the goal.” - Hamid Ibrahim, co-founder of Kugali Media - the animation company behind Disney’s first African animations series Iwájú. Watch our 300 Seconds interview with him. #DisneyPlus #Iwaju #africananimation
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Have you ever felt bypassed or felt your capacity undermined in the workplace as a woman? You are not alone. Cynthia Chigwenya shares some of her experiences as a young African woman in a leadership position.
Meet Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Legal Practitioner and Human Rights Lawyer with a passion for #ArtificialIntelligence. We sat down with him for 300 Seconds to talk about his research into #AI & what that looks like for Human Rights in Africa. Tap the link in bio to read the full interview.
We sat with Max Fontaine, founder and CEO of Bôndy for 300 Seconds to answer questions about his work in Madagascar. Bôndy is a social enterprise working in reforestation in Madagascar. Learn more about Bôndy: https://www.bondy.earth/nos-projets-d... Website: www.thecontinentalapproach.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/2WVvgYa Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinentalApp English subtitles: Iwuese Ahua French subtitles: Valimbavaka Raherimananjara
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