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A Deeper Look podcast
July 2020 FHi 360 A Deeper Look. The theme for 2020 is “The Shape of Things to Come in Human Development.” The impact of the current pandemic on the adoption of distance education approaches in Africa **Here is the link edited episode of A Deeper...
A Life Of Service To Africa Hailed In Wake Of Sidiki Traore’s New Book Echoes of Resilience
In an age where stories of perseverance and transformation inspire change, Sidiki Traore has gifted the world with a profound narrative of ambition and determination in his latest book, Echoes of Resilience. This remarkable work chronicles his extraordinary journey...
The Mill Joins Partners to Build Entrepreneurship in Africa
For Immediate Release September 4, 2024 The Mill Joins Partners to Build Entrepreneurship in Africa — First Pan-African Course Slated to Reach Hundreds of Participants in 28 Countries This week with support from The Mill, De-Africa will launch a hands-on...
DeAfrica Held Its 9th Graduation Ceremony in Bamako, Mali on June 18, 2022
Some distinguished guests attended the graduation ceremonies: Ambassador Mahamadou Nimaga Former Ambassador of Mali in Washington DC Curent Professor - Chargé de cours partenariats stratégiques et négociation diplomatique - in Mali. Monsieur Ibrahima Biridogo, Former...
Women Entrepreneurs’ Training with Africa’s Leading Ladies Now Completed
Women Entrepreneurs’ training with Africa’s Leading Ladies is now completed (2022 to 2024). This project was supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Ethiopia.
Sidiki Traore On Transforming Africa Through Resilience and Education
When I was a child running on the dirt roads of my village in Mali, if someone had told me that one day I would be in Bamako, Paris, Bloomington, or Washington, D.C., I would have thought that he or she was crazy. Yet, here I am—a testament to the power of resilience,...
Transforming Africa Through Distance Education
Sidiki was recently featured on the "Deciding to Win" podcast! Listen below and see the excerpt from Reggie Nsowah below: I had the pleasure to have Sidiki Traore, the founder, and president of Distance Education Africa DEA join me on the show. His inspiring work on...
DeAfrica Nairobi Graduation (2022)
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Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
BSIA Africa Forum x CIGI Event Date and Time: March 6th, 10 am EST https://balsillieschool.ca/event/higher-education-reform-in-africa-technology-governance-and-innovation/ BSIA’s Africa Forum and CIGI were excited to host a dynamic conversation on higher education...
Spotlight: Distance Education for Africa
Hello! My name is Troy Riemer, and my company, Red Clay Creative, helps to design The Georgetowner every month. We thought it would be a great idea to highlight non-profits and organizations that are doing good, and The Georgetowner thought it would be a great idea...
Graduation Ceremony in Ethiopia
Below are moments captured from the DeAfrica 2022 Graduation in Ethiopia
DeAfrica Graduation Ceremony in Akobo, South Sudan
Distance Education for Africa ( DeAfrica) held one of the best graduation ceremonies in East and Southern Africa. The ceremony was held on May 28, 2022, in a remote village of Bilkey, Akobo County, in Jongelei State in South Sudan. The Africa Scholarship Cohort has...