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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Graduation Ceremony in Ethiopia
Below are moments captured from the DeAfrica 2022 Graduation in Ethiopia
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...
DeAfrica Nairobi Graduation (2022)
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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...
Graduation Ceremony in Nigeria
DeAfrica held its 8th Annual Graduation ceremony in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria on June 4, 2022. It is to be noted that this was her maiden Graduation ceremony in Nigeria. Many dignitaries graced the ceremony with their presence such as the Oyo State Government and...
DeAfrica Botswana Graduation (2022)
DeAfrica is proud to host the largest number of graduations in its 11-year history. This year, we conducted graduations to celebrate our students' achievements in 10 countries: Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Mali and Senegal....