Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Senegal First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to build healthcare capacity in Senegal
The 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, saw H.E. Madam Marie Khone Faye appointed as “More Than a Mother” Ambassador, launched the “Educating Linda” program, and provided 25 scholarships to Senegalese doctors to boost healthcare and address social issues.
Putin and Kim Jong Un Attend Xi’s Victory Day Military Parade in Beijing
China’s grand Victory Day military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, features advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles and a laser air defense system, with 26 world leaders like Putin and Kim Jong-un in attendance.
A Benin Agricultural Project uses Fly Larvae to Create Organic Fertilizer
Benin farmers, guided by agronomist Noël Obognon, are transforming agriculture with black soldier fly larvae to produce organic fertilizer, fighting deforestation and boosting food security, with UN-IFAD support, showcased at the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum Summit.
