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The 14th Africa Scout Conference beat all odds to become yet another important milestone for the Region. From Monday 9th to Thursday 12th November 2009, the event brought together 134 people. The conference took place at Ghana College of Physicians...
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NIAMEY - Within the framework of the implementation of WOSM’s strategic priority number 7 (Scouting’s Profile), the Association des Scouts du Niger adopted a multi-level partnership approach as a means to achieve this objective. Thus, since 2003 to...
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At the 14th Africa Scout Conference that was held in Ghana, Accra from 9th to 12th November 2009, a new Regional Committee was elected. The new Chairperson for the committee is Jemima Nartey (Ghana), while the Vice Chairman is Dr Jabulani Muchado...
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Scouts around the world switched off for Earth Hour on the 28th of March 2009 in a worldwide demonstration of a commitment to take action for the environment. Scouts in at least 45 countries participated in Earth Hour, engaging with their family...
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5th June 2009. On World Environment Day, Scouts have again demonstrated their commitment to working together to take positive action for the environment. The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) have partnered with the United Nations...
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The World Scout Bureau was honored to receive a visit from Hon. Vice President Steven Kalonzo Musyoka of Kenya on the 17th of June 2009. Vice President Musyoka is the Chief Commissioner of the Kenya Scout Association and was attending some meetings...
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NAIROBI, 9 July 2009 - The Scout fraternity today woke up to the saddest news of the passing of the former Regional Director for the World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office. Maj. (Rtd) Kinuthia Murugu passed away at 3.35 am [GMT +3] at Nairobi...
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Every year the world celebrates World Environment Day on the 5th of June. This is an occasion for many around the world to demonstrate their commitment to preserving the environment. This year as is customary Scouts from around the globe stood up for...
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Friday 16 May 2008 - Represented by its Acting Secretary General, Mr. Luc Panissod, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) participated in a new meeting of the Alliance of Youth CEOs. These organisations have been working together since...
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On Wednesday April 2, 2008, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Youth and Employment, Hon. Justin Kouataba, officially opened the Regional Communication Forum . The ceremony took place at Notre Dame de Lorette in Ouagadougou. Also present were, Hon. Salif...