Africa News

NAIROBI - In the annals of Scouting in Africa, the period 2005 - 2008 has perhaps been one of the most eventful eras. Whilst there was no shortage of challenges, as you read this report you will be pleased to learn that significant progress was made...

From 16 to 20 September 2009, a five-day workshop on bio-intensive farming was held at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve in South Africa. Participants came from England, Kenya, Ireland, South Africa, Swaziland, USA and Zimbabwe. Swaziland was represented by...

The fourth bi-annual Namibian Scout Jamboree took place between the 26th and 30th of August, 2009 at the Cheetah Conservation Fund outside of Otjiwarongo. For four days, the Jamboree brought together 117 young men and women from 12 to 18 years of age...

Following fully open processes carried out in total collaboration and full agreement with the Africa Regional Scout Committee, Mr Luc Panissod Secretary General of the World Scout Bureau is pleased to inform you that he has appointed: Mr. Frederic...

OUAGADOUGOU – On the occasion of the celebration of the International Youth Day, Scouts from ASBF (Association of Scouts from Burkina Faso) joined other young people from Burkina Faso in an exercise that saw the plantation of 15000 trees in the Niaré...

Bulawayo, 12 August 2009 - Hundreds of Scouts from all parts of Zimbabwe gathered at Gordon Scout Park in Matobo, to celebrate the Centenary of Scouting in Zimbabwe. The Camp was officially opened by the Zimbabwe Minister of Education, sport and...

Mr. Aly Badra L. COULIBALY, the Assistant National Commissioner in charge of Administration and Communication (FIS/EEDCI - Côte d’Ivoire) is taking part in a summer School organized by the International organization of the Francophonie (OIF). The...

The Ghana Scout Association will host the 14th Africa Scout Conference to be held in Accra – Ghana, from Monday 9th to Thursday 12th November (4 days) and the Youth Forum from Wednesday 4th to Friday 6th November. The Conference will be held in Accra...

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...

ACCRA – On World Environment Day, 5 June 2009, twelve Rovers from various tertiary institutions in Ghana took an initiative to celebrate World Environment Day in their own way. These Rovers financed and organised a service project by themselves after...

NAIROBI - From 28 May to 2 June 2009, Langata Scouts (Kenya Scouts Association) held a Training of Trainers workshop on HIV and AIDS at Rowallan Scout Camp thanks to the support of the U Fund. Key topics covered included: discovery of self...

NAIROBI – On Friday, 5 June 2009, the Africa Regional Office (ARO) marked the World Environment Day by planting trees at Ayany Primary School. These trees were planted in an attempt to upgrade the Africa Scout Garden that was launched on Africa Scout...

The 5th West African Zonal Scout Conference will take place in Monrovia, Liberia from 26 to 30 May 2009. Under the banner “Scouting and challenges for Sub-Regional Peace and Stability”, the conference will address a number of issues facing the sub...

On Friday 8th May 2009, the President of Fédération Ivoirienne du Scoutisme (FIS) passed away after a long illness at the age 55 years. He was married and a father of 5 children. Dr. Doumbia Gnamakolo was a member of the Africa Scout Foundation and...

NAIROBI – The 2nd Africa Scout Summit ended in the evening of 20th April 2009, during a convivial and colourful closing ceremony. 119 people attended the meeting and all African NSOs (National Scout Organizations) but one were represented. The Summit...