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Reminder: Join Today's WADF Webinar – Don't Miss Out! Today, April 13, 2026, TrustAfrica is hosting an essential information webinar on the launch of the first application cycle for the West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF). This is your chance to learn about funding opportunities for organizations in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo (plus regional players) focused on reimagining democratic governance through dialogues, institutional strengthening, citizen engagement, and more. Grants range from $50,000 small awards up to $500,000 large ones, with applications due April 30. Register now via this Zoom link to secure your spot: Inscription au webinaire - Zoom. lnkd.in/dFqVzBNR The session will cover eligibility, thematic areas like multi-stakeholder dialogues and advocacy for reform, application tips, and Q&A with the project team. Spaces are limited—head over to the link right away and mark your calendar. For questions, email wadf@trustafrica.org. Let's strengthen West African democracy together!

🗣️Gift Ostallos: “We reject the bill in its entirety as the people of Bulawayo and as the people of Zimbabwe.” He further calls the process “fraud” and calls for a referendum that includes all citizens. #NketaHall

The Catalyst Centre joined global partners in Nairobi (2–5 March) for the participatory democracy convening under the theme Global Challenges, Participatory Solutions. Encouraged by growing global momentum for people-powered, inclusive democracies. #PeoplePowered

“Presidential term limits set a very important precedent in a country, so that people know leaders come and go. No one out of 14 million people can say they have the absolute answers for where the country must go.” — @Cde_Ostallos

If President Mnangagwa refuses to be persuaded to continue after his term ends, the party will deal with him in line with its regulations, says Paul Mangwana. Full video on:youtu.be/nzx9_M1Qs2U

On this week’s tête-à-tête, we turn our attention to the Zimbabwean economy, the deepening crisis, the structural drivers behind it, and the practical pathways we propose for rebuilding a functional, democratic developmental state. The tête-à-tête program is designed to generate conversations of national importance: interrogating policy choices, elevating youth voices, and advancing evidence-based solutions rooted in transparency, accountability, and economic justice. At a time when our political discourse is increasingly poisoned by sloganeering, violence, and the normalisation of authoritarian behaviour, it becomes even more vital to defend the space for ideas, data, and sober national reflection. Zimbabwe’s crisis is not inevitable. It is a product of governance failure, elite predation, and the systematic erosion of state capacity. But it is also a crisis that can be resolved through collective vision, institutional renewal, and citizen-driven debate. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Your feedback key : youtu.be/Dndni6BVe3s?si…

Strong data protection policies safeguard everyone online. They help prevent abuse and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. #16DaysofActivism #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 | United Nations, Gigiri. We’re heading into the final day of the 3rd Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiations for a #UNTaxConvention 🗣️🇺🇳 Today’s deliberations are centered on Resolution of Tax Disputes, forming part of broader efforts to strengthen effective #globaltaxgovernance. As we wrap up the discussions, here’s a great read from today’s #FfDChronicle ➡️ bit.ly/4onl55T Stay tuned for the final editions of the YTJN Daily #TaxTalks Round-Ups, which will give you a snapshot of discussions from Day 7 and Day 8 👌🏾 📸 | All photos by IISD/ENB | Danny Skilton (Cc. @IISD_ENB 👌🏾)

Congratulations to Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee @NowrojeeOSF for receiving the International Law Institute’s 2025 Lifetime Impact Award! Nowrojee, an international human rights lawyer, has been a leader in human rights for three decades. “Binaifer Nowrojee’s career has transformed lives across the world. From her groundbreaking work in human rights advocacy to her leadership in building strong, inclusive institutions, she has consistently advanced justice, governance, and women’s empowerment,” said Stuart Kerr, president of the International Law Institute. “Her impact is profound, enduring, and deeply aligned with the values the International Law Institute stands for.” Learn more about the award: osf.to/49s7HcQ #OpenSociety #InternationalLawInstitute #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights

Have arrived in South Africa for the G20 Summit, held for the first time on African soil- a historic moment to reflect on South Africa’s presidency of the G20 and the opportunities it presented for our continent. Africa must add its uncompromising voice to the contradictions shaping today’s world: the crisis of multilateralism, the deepening debt trap, the worsening climate emergency, and the widening inequalities that continue to marginalise the Global South. This summit is more than a gathering of leaders; it is a call for Africa to assert its agency, articulate its interests, and demand a global order that is just, democratic, and humane. Looking forward to adding our voice. Africa is our home!

🇿🇦 South Africa has put tackling inequality at the heart of its #G20SouthAfrica agenda, lighting the way to a world that is both fairer & safer. #EndInequalities 👇🏾 g20.org/track-news/g20…

Join this month’s #TheLeadersTalkAfrica webinar: “Understanding Beneficial Ownership: What It Is, What It’s Not, & Lessons from Africa + Beyond.” For Cos, NPOs, trusts, foundations, partnerships & other legal entities, learn how #BO rules work in practice. Don’t miss it. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Honoured to join the @AU_ECOSOCC ECOSOCC High-Level Funders’ Breakfast this morning at the G20 Summit. A powerful keynote by @BriggsBomba ,with strong inputs from Ford Foundation, UNFPA, OSF, BMW Foundation. Advancing catalytic finance and Africa’s voice in global development.

Ongoing: A powerful session Moderated by @MantateQueeneth , “Frontlines of Change: Youth Power and the Battle for Democracy” brings together powerful youth voices from Africa, Asia, Latin America & MENA — reimagining democracy and shaping a future rooted in justice & dignity

A vibrant welcoming performance at the South-to-South Social Movements Convergence in Cape Town — where rhythm, art, and activism meet to ignite conversations on solidarity, justice, and people-powered transformation across the Global South.

Excited to join the South-South Social Movements Convergence in Cape Town (30 Oct–1 Nov), hosted by @YIAGA and @OpenSociety A space to connect struggles, share lessons & reimagine democracy across the Global South.

Delivering the keynote at Afrotellers Conference 2025, I spoke on reclaiming African voices, the power of artistic expression, and building solidarity. I urged creators to speak truth to power with courage, leaving a meaningful legacy through art, leadership & voice. Africa is our home 🌍

African civil society and citizens everywhere are invited to join our High-Level Dialogue on African Civil Society Perspectives on the G20 Summit on November 5, 2025! 🔗 bit.ly/EHLDG20 This virtual event will bring together experts, activists, and institutions from across #Africa and the #diaspora to discuss the continent’s priorities for the @g20org. Participants will exchange views on debt, climate justice, digital governance, #youth and #GenderEquality, and fair growth. The dialogue will produce practical recommendations that reflect African realities and inform Africa’s common message to the #G20 Social Summit and Leaders’ Summit later in November. 🗓️ November 5, 2025 🕘 9 AM UTC | 11 AM CAT | 12 PM EAT 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/EHLDG20 #Agenda2063 #SustainableDevelopment #CimateAction #ClimateJustice #Economy #Governance #Democracy #Solidarity #Equality #SouthAfrica

The 3rd AU Studies Symposium kicked off yesterday with the launch of African Union and Agenda 2063 at UJ! 🎤 Opening by TrustAfrica’s ED 🎙️ Keynote: H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki 📖 Book insights from Akinola, Matlosa, Maloka, Rukato & Murithi Theme: AU & the New Scramble for Africa 📍 Radisson Blu, Sandton | 🗓️ 8–10 Oct #AUStudiesSymposium #Agenda2063 #TrustAfrica #PanAfricanism