Your Excellency President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and Chairperson of the African Union Distinguished Heads of State and Government of the African Union Your Excellency Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Commission, Excellencies, Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors and Invited Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great honor and pleasure to address... read more

Malabo — African Capacity Building Foundation Chief to address AU Heads of State on strengthening the enabling environment for youth employment. On 30th June, 2011, Dr. Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) presents the Foundation's perspective on the issue of youth unemployment in Africa, during the themed debate on "Accelerating Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development". Several... read more

26 June 2011, Malabo – The 42nd session of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Steering Committee (SC) took place in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Saturday, 25 June 2011, with members welcoming the progress being made in the implementation of programmes and the 10th Anniversary of NEPAD. In his presentation to the 42nd SC session, Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NEPAD Planning and... read more

From Augustine Moyo in KIGALI, Rwanda THE African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), which has registered success stories in strengthening capacity and tackling developmental challenges for African countries, is now seeking to focus its resources and expertise on resource-rich but capacity-poor countries. ACBF executive secretary Dr Frannie Leautier, addressing African leaders and delegates at the just-ended ACBF 20th anniversary, ... read more