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Celebrate Africa Foundation CEO Chika Onyeani and
Ted H. Jacobsen, who delivered an appreciation
speech after receiving the "Humanitarian and
Philanthropic award" during the event.
Ted H. Jacobsen, who delivered an appreciation
speech after receiving the "Humanitarian and
Philanthropic award" during the event.
L-R: Congressman Charles Rangel, Senegal President
Abdoulaye Wade, Celebrate Africa Foundation CEO
Chika Onyeani and Ted H. Jacobsen. Behind Onyeani is
Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana and wife.
Abdoulaye Wade, Celebrate Africa Foundation CEO
Chika Onyeani and Ted H. Jacobsen. Behind Onyeani is
Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana and wife.
Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade and Ambassador
& Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under Secretary
General for Political Affairs United Nations.
& Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under Secretary
General for Political Affairs United Nations.
In that spectacular event, a first was achieved
when 53 high school from the T.R.U.C.E. each
carried one of the flags of the African countries
represented at the United Nations.
The Celebrate Africa Foundation has also taken
a different route to show how the world should
view Africa. We believe, as our mission
indicates, in positively promoting Africa.
Hence in 2006, we decided to institute the
AFRICAN COUNTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD, to
recognize the country that has practices the
ideas embodied in our mission statement,
including good governance, sound
management of public funds, respect for
human rights and the rule of law.
In 2006 Senegal became the first country to
receive the award for, among other things,
being a democratic country, religiously
tolerant, respecting human rights and gender
equality and being of the few countries in
Africa not to have experienced a military
government.
when 53 high school from the T.R.U.C.E. each
carried one of the flags of the African countries
represented at the United Nations.
The Celebrate Africa Foundation has also taken
a different route to show how the world should
view Africa. We believe, as our mission
indicates, in positively promoting Africa.
Hence in 2006, we decided to institute the
AFRICAN COUNTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD, to
recognize the country that has practices the
ideas embodied in our mission statement,
including good governance, sound
management of public funds, respect for
human rights and the rule of law.
In 2006 Senegal became the first country to
receive the award for, among other things,
being a democratic country, religiously
tolerant, respecting human rights and gender
equality and being of the few countries in
Africa not to have experienced a military
government.
CAF has been carrying out our mission of publicizing Africa positively in so many ways.
Because of our belief that Africa is ripe for private sector investment, it organized the
most successful event on Wall Street to let the bastion of investment capital
understand that Africa is open for business.
Because of our belief that Africa is ripe for private sector investment, it organized the
most successful event on Wall Street to let the bastion of investment capital
understand that Africa is open for business.
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Based in New York, the Celebrate Africa Foundation (CAF) is an international organization
and our mission is to promote a positive global image of Africa and its people by
celebrating Africa's achievements and highlighting best practices in good governance,
sound management of public resources, respect for human rights and the rule of law; and
advancing progressive socioeconomic and private sector development throughout the
Continent. We believe that it is incumbent upon all of us who love Africa to dedicate
ourselves to promoting this great Continent's progress and success.
and our mission is to promote a positive global image of Africa and its people by
celebrating Africa's achievements and highlighting best practices in good governance,
sound management of public resources, respect for human rights and the rule of law; and
advancing progressive socioeconomic and private sector development throughout the
Continent. We believe that it is incumbent upon all of us who love Africa to dedicate
ourselves to promoting this great Continent's progress and success.
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President Abdoulaye Wade holds up the trophy on behalf of Senegal
for the "Best African Country, 2006" award. Behind Chika Onyeani is
Madagascar President Ravalonanana and his wife.
for the "Best African Country, 2006" award. Behind Chika Onyeani is
Madagascar President Ravalonanana and his wife.
Presenting the African Grand Leadership Award to Congressman
Donald Payne, Chairman, Sub-Committee on Africa of the House
Foreign Relations Committee is Her Excellency Mrs. Maria de
Fatima Lima da Veiga, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotenitary and Permanent Representative of Cape Verde to
the United Nations, while Mrs. Aissiatou Ndao, President of the
Women's wing of the Association of Senegalese in America, and
Dr. Chika Onyeani, Chair/CEO of the Celebrate Africa Foundation
look on. (Photos by John Oko Nyaku)
Donald Payne, Chairman, Sub-Committee on Africa of the House
Foreign Relations Committee is Her Excellency Mrs. Maria de
Fatima Lima da Veiga, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotenitary and Permanent Representative of Cape Verde to
the United Nations, while Mrs. Aissiatou Ndao, President of the
Women's wing of the Association of Senegalese in America, and
Dr. Chika Onyeani, Chair/CEO of the Celebrate Africa Foundation
look on. (Photos by John Oko Nyaku)
Above photo, Dr. Annie B. Martin, President of the NAACP, New
York, receiving the Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award in
2005, surrounded from left, Ambassador and former Permanent
Representative of Niger to the UN, Ambassador Ousmane
Moutari; Chief Ted H. Jacobsen, Dr. Chika Onyeani, Dr. Martin,
and former president of New York City Central Labor Council,
Brian McCaughlin, Right photo after being crowned a Chief in
Ohafia by Udumeze of Ohafia..
York, receiving the Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award in
2005, surrounded from left, Ambassador and former Permanent
Representative of Niger to the UN, Ambassador Ousmane
Moutari; Chief Ted H. Jacobsen, Dr. Chika Onyeani, Dr. Martin,
and former president of New York City Central Labor Council,
Brian McCaughlin, Right photo after being crowned a Chief in
Ohafia by Udumeze of Ohafia..
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Botswana Receives an International Award
H.H. the Vice President, Lt. Gen. Mompati Merafhe, was the Guest of Honour at the "2009 Celebrate Africa Grand Gala
Awards Dinner", held in New York on Wednesday 13 May 2009.
The special theme of the awards, which took place at New York University's landmark Rosenthal Pavilion, was "celebrating
the Republic of Botswana" as the "best African country of the year." Botswana is the second country in the history of the
awards to be
so honoured. The Vice President accepted the accolade on behalf of all Batswana.
Described as "the biggest celebration of Africa" outside of the continent, the high level event once more brought together
leading Africans and friends of Africa in an effort to promote a positive global image of the continent and its people.
In keeping with this mission, the awards are dedicated to celebrating Africa's achievements and highlighting best practices
in good governance, sound management of public resources, respect for human rights and the rule of law; as well as
advancing progressive socioeconomic and private sector development throughout the Continent.
According to a spokesperson for the Board of the Celebrate Africa Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for
the event, in selecting Botswana the Board took into consideration the country's adherence to democratic ideals, practice
of good governance, record of religious tolerance, promotion of civil rights, contribution to international peace, including
collective efforts to curb terrorism, and well earned reputation for transparency in resource management.
This year's ceremony was co-sponsored by New York University's Africa House, which earlier hosted a special panel
discussion on "Botswana's Success Story."
A press release from the event's organizers had noted that: "Because of the prudent management of its resources,
Botswana now boasts one of the highest per capital incomes in the whole of Africa. Its former President Festus Mogae won
the Mo Ibrahim Award last year for practicing good governance during his years in power."
H.H. the Vice President, Lt. Gen. Mompati Merafhe, was the Guest of Honour at the "2009 Celebrate Africa Grand Gala
Awards Dinner", held in New York on Wednesday 13 May 2009.
The special theme of the awards, which took place at New York University's landmark Rosenthal Pavilion, was "celebrating
the Republic of Botswana" as the "best African country of the year." Botswana is the second country in the history of the
awards to be
so honoured. The Vice President accepted the accolade on behalf of all Batswana.
Described as "the biggest celebration of Africa" outside of the continent, the high level event once more brought together
leading Africans and friends of Africa in an effort to promote a positive global image of the continent and its people.
In keeping with this mission, the awards are dedicated to celebrating Africa's achievements and highlighting best practices
in good governance, sound management of public resources, respect for human rights and the rule of law; as well as
advancing progressive socioeconomic and private sector development throughout the Continent.
According to a spokesperson for the Board of the Celebrate Africa Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for
the event, in selecting Botswana the Board took into consideration the country's adherence to democratic ideals, practice
of good governance, record of religious tolerance, promotion of civil rights, contribution to international peace, including
collective efforts to curb terrorism, and well earned reputation for transparency in resource management.
This year's ceremony was co-sponsored by New York University's Africa House, which earlier hosted a special panel
discussion on "Botswana's Success Story."
A press release from the event's organizers had noted that: "Because of the prudent management of its resources,
Botswana now boasts one of the highest per capital incomes in the whole of Africa. Its former President Festus Mogae won
the Mo Ibrahim Award last year for practicing good governance during his years in power."