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NIGERIA - The Scout Association of Nigeria during the weekend of 5th – 8th of December 2013 organized the 1st National Executive Committee Retreat and Team Building Workshop after the elections of the Principal Officers of the Organization. In...
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MOZAMBIQUE - From the 9th - 10th November 2013 at the African Judo Open of Mauritius in Port-Louis, a Mozambican Scout, Sigauque Neuso, participated and won accolades for his exemplary performance. He won a Silver Medal in the men’s 60kg category and...
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The Chatsworth Scout Troop, a troop, which forms part of Scouts South Africa, recently, took part in a 24hour cycle endurance race. The ‘Enduro’, as it is commonly referred to by the local Scouting fraternity, took place over the weekend of the 7th...
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Nelson Mandela, African Elephant is no more. MADIBA died on Thursday, 5th December 2013, leaving the world in emotion. This tragic event does not leave the African youth indifferent. Today, we do not celebrate death we immortalize a triple icon: −...
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"The Scout Movement is a world leader in educating youth. Scouting inspires patriotism, sound moral values, courage, character-building, self-reliance and community awareness. It also motivates our young people to achieve their full potential." -...
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On 1st December at State House Garden, Nairobi, Kenya's President, His Excellency Mr Uhuru Kenyatta was conferred as the new Kenya Scouts Association Patron by the Chief Commissioner, Charles Ray and the Chief Scout Francis Ole Kaparo during the...
From the 4th - 8th November 2013, the Africa Scout Region held a "Managing For Outcomes: a tool for quality assurance" workshop at the AACC Desmond Tutu Ecumenical Centre. The workshop was being facilitated by Robert M. Penna, Ph.D., renowned author...
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Every year the Arab Scout Region holds an International Youth Gathering with the objective of Strengthening ties of friendship and brotherhood among the participants from all over the world, Capacity building of the participants and encouraging them...
The 56th Jamboree On The Air and 17th Jamboree On The Internet took place on 19th and 20th October 2013. Scouts from the Africa Region were not left out in this fun-filled event, which is held every year in the 3rd weekend of October. With the theme...
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Kenya – During the 56th Jamboree On The Air and 17th Jamboree On The Internet an exciting challenge, the Global Torch Race was held. The Global Torch Race was about creating the fastest-growing gathering of Scouts globally and with a goal of...