PESSSI signs MoU with CorpsAfrica to advance sustainable development in rural Gambia
The Point | PESSSI has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia, marking a significant milestone in advancing community-driven development through sustainable water, solar, and infrastructure solutions across rural communities in The Gambia. The partnership is designed to enhance access to clean water, renewable energy, and essential community infrastructure. Initial efforts will […]
MODERN GHANA | 67 Rural Communities to Host CorpsAfrica Volunteers
MODERN GHANA | Written By Sulemana Zakaria Sixty-seven rural communities across the Northern, Central, and Volta Regions are set to welcome new CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteers to facilitate community-led development. The Volunteers, recently trained in community-led development approaches, will work with residents to identify local needs and assets, empowering them to design and implement sustainable solutions using […]
Peace Corps and CorpsAfrica: catalyzing change side by side
Written by PEACE CORPS | When Liz Fanning was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, she met many Moroccans who asked her about volunteering with the Peace Corps and wondered aloud if they could also serve. This idea—that motivated people across Africa had the skills and desire to give back—eventually grew into CorpsAfrica, a service […]
Modern Ghana: CorpsAfrica/Ghana commissions community-led projects in Northern Region
Modern Ghana | By Sulemana Zakaria II Contributor CorpsAfrica/Ghana has begun commissioning a series of community-led development projects across the Northern Region aimed at improving the livelihoods of rural communities. The initiatives, implemented in close partnership with local residents, cover a wide range of sectors including WASH facilities, agriculture, health, and more. Communities in Tolon […]
MODERN GHANA: New Maternity Block brings hope, healthcare to Cheshegu community
MODERN GHANA | Written by: Sulemana Zakaria A newly constructed maternity block in Cheshegu has brought renewed optimism to thousands of women in the area who previously had little or no access to safe and dignified maternal care. The facility, which features a delivery room, multiple delivery beds, and a postnatal care ward, is expected […]
Dr. Patricia King’ori-Mugendi – How ACC 2025 Sparked Africa’s Next Chapter of Self-Reliance
Pan-Atlantic Kompass | The curtains have closed on an extraordinary gathering of Africa’s brightest minds—the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025)—held in Nairobi this June. But what unfolded was far more than a conference; it was a seismic shift in how we envision youth leadership and sustainable development across the continent. Under the resonant theme “Leading […]
Modern Ghana: Moroccan national Nadia Bennaoui bestowed traditional title in Northern Region
By Sulemana Zakaria II Contributor A Moroccan national, Nadia Bennaoui, has been honored with a traditional title in the Northern Region of Ghana in recognition of her outstanding contributions to community development. She was enskinned as the Zisung Naa of Zaazi, a title that symbolizes her dedication to the progress and well-being of the people […]
Dr. Samora – Africa’s Future Lies in Local Resource Mobilization and African Philanthropy
For decades, Africa’s development trajectory has been heavily influenced by external aid. While such assistance has and continues to address many immediate needs, it is driven by the policies of the donating countries and often lacks alignment with local priorities, leading to disconnect from the communities they aimed to serve. With national priorities changing every […]
Nadia Abdalla – Empower Youth to Build a Unified and Prosperous Africa
Despite their growing demographic—projected to make up forty-two percent of the global youth population by 2030—African youth face alarmingly high unemployment rates. In Kenya alone, thousands of graduates vie for a scarce number of formal jobs, fueling widespread frustration and economic stagnation. This trend is consistent across the continent. As reported in the African Union […]
Dr. Patricia – Africa’s youth not a problem to be solved
Across the African continent, a deeply flawed narrative persists-one that portrays young people as disengaged, entitled, or burdensome. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the innovation hubs of Nairobi, from the resilient communities of the Sahel to the vibrant townships of Johannesburg… Read More