Remembering Dikembe Mutombo (1966-2024)

📣 Deadline: October 18, 2024 Are you an African-led organization experienced in youth-led dialogue design or youth engagement in the policy space? We're seeking a partner to support the rollout of our Young Africa Works Dialogue Series. Learn more: ow.ly/Jeh650TEb1V

📢 Call for applications! EdTech start-ups across Nigeria are invited to apply for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2025 cohort. Selected ventures will receive access to a USD100k non-equity grant, coaching, mentoring, and more. Learn more: ow.ly/wuQ950UgUXP

🇸🇳 Il y a 80 ans, l’armée française a délibérément tué à #Thiaroye plusieurs dizaines de tirailleurs sénégalais. Aujourd’hui, descendants et historiens continuent de demander à ce que toute la lumière soit faite. 🔴 France 2 🎥 N.Bertrand, F.Fougère, K. Le Bouquin, L.Dravet

Il s’agit de la répression d’une rébellion armée ; d’un massacre colonial perpétré contre d’anciens prisonniers de guerre réclamant le versement de leurs soldes.

I admire you all.

The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program equips recent graduates with the skills required to transition from academia into meaningful careers. The Program creates shared value for Associates and employers. Learn more: ow.ly/978Q50UlV6s

Call for EdTech Startups in Ghana 📣 Applications are open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The Fellowship provides essential support, aiming to empower entrepreneurs to create inclusive solutions. Learn how to apply here: ow.ly/yICT50UtEZf

Ils ont tous la main sur le coeur. Des #volontaires à suivre. Ils feront de très belles choses. Mamadou Diakhaté.

From growing up in a refugee camp in Kenya to studying at EARTH University as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Apat is turning her education into a tool for change. Read her full story here: ow.ly/Tzcj50ULZev

🔴#WBGMeetings LIVE | 1.2B young people will reach working age in the coming decade but far too few formal jobs are available. Join the conversation on creating pathways to decent work and building sustainable societies. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

With 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies reaching working age over the next decade—and only about 420 million jobs expected to be generated—the urgency of finding scalable and sustainable solutions has never been greater. live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/… #WBGMeetings

We are pleased to announce a partnership with UNHCR Partnerships Africa to enable over 500,000 young refugees and displaced persons across Africa to complete their education and 200,000 young people to transition into meaningful work by 2030. Learn more: ow.ly/HQTu50VJh5Y #AFD2025

Conditions climatiques désastreuses mais cela ne nous démotive pas à finir dans les plus brefs délais les travaux de la classe et du forage à Ando #Deurkiss

Pour l'Histoire 📸

EdTech can boost learning across Africa, but without clear standards, integration remains inconsistent and inequitable. This month’s edition of #EdTechMondays explores why standardizing EdTech is key to ensuring no learner is left behind. Watch here: ow.ly/vRAv50W6ioF

England have been beaten by an African side for the first time EVER 😬

Un rêve qui commence à devenir réalité. Une coopération 🇸🇳 🇫🇷 gagnant gagnant au service des communautés. Merci beaucoup à Christine Fages pour ce soutien au quotidien une vision partagée. Épopée Sénégal bien plus qu’une histoire 💪🏽🇸🇳 🇫🇷 🤝 Yagg baxul daara #Deurkiss

Access to quality education is key to unlocking the potential of Africa's young people. 📚 On the next episode of the Future of Africa Podcast, our guests dig into how countries can help prepare future generations. 🎧 Tap here to listen: bit.ly/41DROLk