The Afghan president made the announcement after the US said it would meet the Taliban
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Enke aims to empower young people to make their mark on their peers, their community and the world.
IkamvaYouth aims to grow South Africa’s collective skill level and the national knowledge base, and to replicate success in more communities.
The judges were unanimous in selecting Umthombo as the winner and praising the project’s focus on youth.
African philanthropy is said to be about understanding the issues facing the communities to be served.
A new political party formed by former combatants of the Umkhonto weSizwe, aims to dislodge the ANC by unseating its local government councillors.
Many say that the vast earnings of many African countries from oil, gas and mining show that the focus on aid to Africa is misguided.
The continent is seen as small fry when it comes to trade with the world’s second-biggest economy.