African leaders met in Marrakech, Morocco, for the third AfriHeritage Awards as global trade tensions grew. They focused on turning economic crises into opportunities during the weekend event. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the African Lifetime Achievement Award for her work. She urged African nations to respond strategically to changing trade patterns. She noted that the United States raised tariffs on African exports amid decreasing international aid.
Okonjo-Iweala encouraged countries to develop green energy for industrial growth. She highlighted that despite global progress in poverty reduction, Africa lags behind. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his dedication to pan-African ideals at the ceremony. Ghana announced it will host the 2026 edition of these awards. The event celebrated African excellence instead of relying on foreign recognition.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf won the African Award for Good Governance. He promised to focus on healthcare, education, women, children, and elderly people. Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala stressed integrity in public service. Event convener Moses Siloko Siasia emphasized that Africa must tell its stories. He noted that AfriHeritage Magazine prints 250,000 copies yearly and has a website that reaches millions of visitors daily.
Okonjo-Iweala encouraged countries to develop green energy for industrial growth. She highlighted that despite global progress in poverty reduction, Africa lags behind. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his dedication to pan-African ideals at the ceremony. Ghana announced it will host the 2026 edition of these awards. The event celebrated African excellence instead of relying on foreign recognition.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf won the African Award for Good Governance. He promised to focus on healthcare, education, women, children, and elderly people. Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala stressed integrity in public service. Event convener Moses Siloko Siasia emphasized that Africa must tell its stories. He noted that AfriHeritage Magazine prints 250,000 copies yearly and has a website that reaches millions of visitors daily.
