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An Eagle that flies above the reproach of this world.#AWE Fellow #Worldbank-Naamal Fellow #NatureLover#Ind. Thinker
I just listened to Michelle Obama's speech about her husband and I shed tears.
It's pertinent to be an emotionally intelligent soul, husband, father and leader.
We must raise ourselves with dignity and character.
Concluded my first mission to @UN Headquarters in New York after a productive week marked by engagement with structures of the UN, including a meeting with the President of the General Assembly, an address at the High-Level debate on crimes against the environment in the General Assembly, meetings with Member States, discussions with colleagues across the secretariat and two sessions with the @UNODC Team in New York. ย
The highlight of the week was my oath taking ceremony and discussion with the Secretary General on Thursday 11 June 2026.
The messages from New York are clear:
a. A strong affirmation of the relevance and value preposition of the UNODC, including its vital role and competence to address the complex convergence of todayโs most challenging threats to peace, security and prosperity, inter-alia transnational organised crimes, corruption, terrorism and threats to the rule of law.
b. Support to UNODC is matched by strong expectation and demand from the member states to scale our impactful work on the ground.
c. Evident willingness to support the work of UNODC from Member states, colleagues across the Secretariat and other partners and stakeholders engaged in various aspects of the UNODC mandate.
d. The imperative and urgency to develop a business model that supports, in a sustainable manner, the practical work of UNODC.
I am grateful for the availability of all, their candid opinions,constructive proposals and guidance to me and my team. Undoubtedly, UNODC is uniquely positioned to serve as a force multiplier across the UN system - connecting security, rule of law, and justice in efforts orchestrated to deliver a safer, secure and dignified development for all.
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The EAC recorded strong trade growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total trade rising by 30.7% to US$46.3 billion. Export earnings grew faster than imports, driving the regionโs trade surplus to US$1.6 billion.
Africa remained the EACโs largest trading partner, while trade with SADC continued to show strong growth.
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@EA_Bunge@EACJCourt
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๐ Kigali, Rwanda | Day One
๐ Goal: Examine persistent and emerging constraints affecting intra-EAC trade and regional integration.
๐ฒ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐:
๐น Address persistent Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
๐น Reduce high transport & logistics costs; advance the One Network Area & digital integration.
๐น Streamline One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) and the Single Customs Territory.
๐น Accelerate ratification & enforcement of Customs Union and Common Market commitments.
๐น Empower youth and women to drive inclusive growth.
@EACJCourt@EA_Bunge@CSBeatriceMoe@RwandaTrade@RwandaMFA@P_Sebahizi@TradeMarkAfrica@eacgiz@SGNduva@SMannette1@KanaFlash@mfa_tanzania@meaca_ug@RDC_Minafet@EACAffairsKenya@TheVillaSomalia@SouthSudanGov@EABCjumuiya@KenyaEac@eacgiz
R.I.P. GOOGLE FLIGHTS IN 2026.
R.I.P. BOOKING DOT COM IN 2026.
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$1,412 flight. I paid $186.
These 7 ChatGPT prompts quietly break airline pricing:
๐จ๐จ๐ณ๐ท๐บ BREAKING: China plans to approve Russiaโs Free-Cancer Vaccine and sign mutual pharmaceutical ties with Russian firms that will destroy $2.6 trilion US and European worth pharmaceutical production, firms and companies.
๐ At the G20 side event on Africaโs payment systems,
H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA, delivered a powerful message:
"Efficient and affordable payments are the backbone of Africaโs integration agenda."
He emphasized the strategic importance of PAPSS as a home-grown solution that:
โ Lowers the cost of trade
โ Expands access for SMEs
โ Advances Africaโs ambition for monetary cooperation first envisioned in 1963
With the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade now adopted, Africa has a clear mandate to build a continental payments infrastructure that is: Inclusive, Interoperable, Technology-neutral, Open to all capable players.
In addition, Lebogang Mokgabudi, PAPSS Board Member, reinforced this vision by presenting the critical role of PAPSS in driving economic growth and financial inclusion across the continent, while highlighting South Africaโs leadership in championing initiatives like PAPSS.
And Obi Ejimofo delivered a comprehensive presentation on PAPSS, covering its vision, mission, and ecosystem, and showcasing the benefits for individuals, banks, corporates, and SMEs.
The message is clear: African innovation must power Africaโs economic future.
#AfCFTA #DigitalTrade #PAPSS #G20SouthAfrica #AfricaPayments #FinancialInclusion #TradeGrowth
The AfCFTA Secretariat, PACCI and partners convened the inaugural African Private Sector Hearings, where four companies; UTICA (Tunisia), FEAFA (Kenya), Baratou (Equatorial Guinea) and DHL, presented evidence-based cases on their experiences and insights in advancing intra-African trade.
Be careful who influences you. Life has taught me that not every loud voice carries wisdom. Some people speak with so much confidence that you almost believe themโฆ until you look closely and realize thereโs no depth behind the volume.
Iโve learned to pause and ask myself: โWhy am I listening to this person? What have they actually built, survived or stood for?โ Thatโs where the clarity comes.
Wisdom is knowing when a loud voice isnโt a competent one. Itโs choosing to protect your mind from opinions that sound powerful but produce nothing. Itโs also about resisting the pressure to follow noise simply because the world is clapping for it.
Iโve now started valuing:
๐๐พ People who speak from experience
๐๐พ People who have lived through storms, not just narrated them
๐๐พ People whose character matches their confidence
๐๐พ People who arenโt afraid to say, โI donโt know,โ when they truly donโt
Life becomes lighter when you stop letting every voice into your space.โจ๐๐พ Some will confuse you.โจ๐๐พ Some will drain you.โจ๐๐พ Some will mislead you without even knowing it.
Choose your influences the way you choose your close friends. You choose them intentionally, quietly and with self-respect. Your peace depends on it.
โจ Energy: unmatched.
๐ Conversations: global.
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