ReAct Africa is inviting undergraduate tertiary students across Africa to apply for the Antimicrobial Resistance Leaders Program for Tertiary Students in Africa (AMRLEP).

Applicants must be 18 years or older
 Deadline: 25 August 2026

The AMR Leaders Program for Tertiary Students in Africa is a hybrid capacity building program targeting tertiary level students in Africa to empower them and equip them with knowledge and skills that can effectively help them design sustainable interventions against AMR. The program will employ a systems approach and will involve; virtual lecturers, webinars, group discussions, interactive constructive sessions, and experiential learning. The program will run from February to May 2026. It is being implemented by ReAct Africa.

The program aims to:

1. Promote understanding of AMR and its importance among tertiary-level students and their institutions.
2. Increase meaningful youth participation in AMR advocacy initiatives by creating opportunities for participants to plan, contribute to and implement practical, context-specific activities that raise awareness and strengthen youth-led action against AMR.
3. Strengthen youth voices and collaboration on AMR by connecting students from different disciplines and countries to share ideas and encourage action.

Benefits
As an AMRLEP participant, you will have an opportunity to:
1. Build your understanding of antimicrobial resistance and the One Health approach.
2. Learn practical communication and advocacy skills.
3. Connect and collaborate with tertiary students from across Africa.
4. Learn from AMR experts, advocates and other young leaders.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of practical AMR advocacy activities.

Become part of a growing network of young people contributing to Africa’s response to antimicrobial resistance.

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Former Professional Boxer, Prichard Colón has died 11 years after sustaining life-changing brain injuries in the ring during a welterweight fight against Terrel Williams in October 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia, during which he repeatedly complained about — and was knocked down once by blows to the back of the head.

Colon collapsed on return to his dressing room and was diagnosed with a subdural haematoma, and he underwent emergency brain surgery, after which he was comatose.

The 33 years old boxer was one of the sport’s rising stars when he was left comatose for 221 days following a fight with United States boxer Terrel Williams in 2015.

Civic Nation seeks a Social Media Assistant to support its social media content for the Party at the Polls program. The Social Media Assistant, reporting to the Digital Director, will provide digital and social media content support in coordination with the When We All Vote Communications Team. The candidate should have experience creating written and video content for social media platforms, preferably in the non-profit and/or political advocacy space. Successful candidates will be self-starters and have a positive and professional attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

This is a part-time, temporary position (working up to 30 hours per week) concluding December 15, 2026. 

ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gaps, and change the culture around voting. Founded in 2018, When We All Vote works at the intersection of voting and culture to meet communities where they are to turn civic engagement into an everyday norm. From online voter education and creative partnerships to organizing and on-the-ground programming, our work will continue to reach, educate, and inspire millions of people across the country every year.

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ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Seven initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family:

YOUR IMPACT

• Support the overarching social media content strategy for the Party at the Polls program, including drafting graphic copy, captions, video content, partner toolkits, and more.
• Compile and analyze content performance metrics related to Party at the Polls to help inform strategy.
• Track and report on partners’ social media content, engagement, and incoming requests or questions for our team.
• Stay up-to-date with current social media trends, pitching content ideas that resonate with our target audience of young, Black and Brown voters.
• Other reasonable and related duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• A recent college graduate or currently enrolled in college or university.
• 1+ year of experience developing content for a club, organization, or brand’s social accounts — especially on video-centered platforms like IG Reels, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Experience growing and maintaining an online community, a plus.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Sprout Social, Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), a plus.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about civic engagement, social justice, and the role of social media in each of those spaces.
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Creative as well as organized and analytical.
• Interest in current social media and pop culture trends
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse communities and individuals with varying perspectives
• Deep dedication to civic engagement, issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

SALARY 

The Washington, DC-based salary for this position is $18.40/hour. This role will work between 20-30 hours per week and conclude on December 15, 2026.

PROCESS TIMELINE

Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):

• Application Period: August 10-23, 2026
• Resume Review: August 24-26, 2026
• First Round Interviews: August 28-31, 2026
• Simple Assessment: August 31-September 2
• Final Round Interviews: September 3-4, 2026
• Start date: September 14, 2026

All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Tatiana Ivy Moise, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until Sunday, August 23.

APPLY HERE

Civic Nation seeks a Research Assistant who will support Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives. The Research Assistant, reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy, will play a critical role in providing accurate election information to voters, fact-checking, and more. This position will also provide media and social monitoring of news development and research support.

This is a part-time temporary role for 20 hours per week, concluding December 15, 2026. 

ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

The Communications Team is focused on telling the story of Civic Nation’s work. Through creative messaging, digital activations, media relations, and more, the Communications Team amplifies the work of all Civic Nation initiatives and campaigns.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.

YOUR IMPACT

• Update the 50-state election deadline and law tracker daily, and monitor and record state and local election dates and law updates.
• Develop issue one-pagers, memos, reports, explainers, and other documents detailing critical issues for Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives.
• Monitor news and social media posts to aid the Communications team in responding to actionable items within relevant newscycles.
• Track legislative, legal, and administrative developments regarding Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives.
• Fact-check documents and other materials for accuracy in collaboration with the Research Contractor.
• Maintain organized documentation and research files.
• Other reasonable and relevant duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of research experience, including academic experience and internships.
• 1+ years of experience in nonprofit and/or political environments, including internships.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Google Docs, and Asana.
• Academic research experience, preferred.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• A strong commitment to democratic engagement and involvement with civic engagement activities.
• Demonstrated experience balancing multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience translating large amounts of information into accessible explainers and memos.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A self-starter, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and driven to take the initiative and complete tasks on deadline.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A strong ability to listen, understand, connect, earn the trust of, and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at any given time.
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.

SALARY 

The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $18.40/hour. This role will work 20 hours per week and conclude on December 15, 2026.

PROCESS TIMELINE

Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):

• August 25-August 27: First-Round Interviews
• August 31: Writing Assignment
• September 2-September 4: Final Interviews
• September 9: Hiring Decision announced

All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Valeria Villarroel, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

APPLY HERE

The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Sibamay Zakaria who was captured in a viral video assaulting a suspect.

The suspect in a viral video on social media, is seen dishing out a slap to a Pastor who is said to have condemned the Islamic Religion while streaming on TikTok live.

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The slap landed on the cheeks of the Pastor, who was handcuffed after he was arrested for making some inciteful comments via social media.

The suspect is in custody assisting the investigation and will be put before the court.

Meanwhile, the Police Professional Standards Bureau is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and all persons found culpable will be taken through the necessary disciplinary processes.

The Ghana Police Service has commenced a manhunt for a man captured in a viral video assaulting a suspect.

In a viral video on social media, a man is seen dishing out a slap to a Pastor who is said to have condemned the Islamic Religion while streaming on TikTok live.

The slap landed on the cheeks of the Pastor, who was handcuffed after he was arrested for making some inciteful comments via social media.

The police in a statement released on Thursday, 13 August 2026 said Service strongly condemns the incident and has intensified efforts to arrest the suspect and put him before the court.

‘The circumstances surrounding the incident is also being investigated and all persons found culpable will be taken through the due process of the law’

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reported that about 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S.

Corte Argentino USA LLC, located in Aventura, Florida, recalled approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina, the FSIS announced.

The FSIS announcement revealed that products were produced between May 15, 2026 and May 20, 2026 and have use or freeze-by dates between Sept. 15-20, 2026. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities.

The following products are subject to the recall;

1. Various weight cardboard boxes containing “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Top Sirloin Butt” (“Cuadril Sin Tapa”)
2. Various weight cardboard boxes containing “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Eye Round” (“Peceto”)
3. Various weight cardboard boxes containing “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Topside Cap Off” (“Nalga AD S/Tapa”)
4. Various weight cardboard boxes containing “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Flat” (“Carnaza Cuadrada”)
5. Various weight cardboard boxes containing “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Knuckle” (“Bola de Lomo”)

Where was the recalled beef sold?

The FSIS said the products were distributed to retailers in Florida and Texas.

What should consumers do if they have the recalled beef?

The FSIS is advising consumers who have purchased these products not to consume them. The agency says the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Source; US Today

Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella officially joined Real Madrid in August 2026 for an initial £47.4 million (€55 million) fee with add-ons.

The Spanish left-back has expressed his excitement at embarking on a new experience with Real Madrid, confirming that the opportunity to play in the royal club’s jersey was one of those offers that are hard to refuse, especially after experiencing the atmosphere of its big matches from the stands as a fan.

The World Cup Champion in his statement said “I am very happy to be here, and getting the chance to play for a club like this is very hard to refuse. I had no doubts, as I watched all those magical nights from the stands as a fan, and now I have the chance to experience this myself’

‘Wearing it is a privilege reserved for a select few players. He said: “Few players can say they have worn this shirt. This shirt represents history, and it is the biggest shirt in Europe. It is a great honor to be here, and I will give my best.”

Cucurella explained the task and responsibility ahead of him;

“I have witnessed all those magical nights and comebacks at Santiago Bernabéu, and all the Champions League titles the club has lifted. Therefore, having the opportunity to experience this for myself, and to be part of something of this magnitude, I consider it a huge responsibility, but it is also a beautiful and extremely important challenge.”

Established in 2001 under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the Capacity-Building of Human Resources, the UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme, also known as the UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme, is a long-standing initiative supported by the Government of Japan to strengthen research capacities and promote international knowledge exchange in areas aligned with UNESCO’s mandate. Since its establishment, the Programme has enabled 291 young researchers from 101 countries around the world to pursue postgraduate research, contributing to academic cooperation, capacity-building and the development of knowledge in fields of shared global importance.

Under the 2026 cycle, UNESCO and the Government of Japan will award 10 fellowships to highly qualified young researchers from Africa, Small Island Developing States, Ukraine and Türkiye. The fellowships will support innovative and high-quality postgraduate research related to heritage conservation and management, sustainable development and artificial intelligence, with particular attention to interdisciplinary research connecting these themes with social, ethical, governance and contextual dimensions.

Through research stays in Japanese universities and research institutions, fellows will have the opportunity to further develop their work and engage with Japan’s academic and research community.

Invited Member States and Associate Members

AFRICA – 47 Member States:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

ARAB STATES – 1 Member State:
Bahrain

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC – 17 Member States, 2 Associate Members:
Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated State of), Nauru, Niue, New Caledonia*, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tokelau*, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN – 16 Member States, 7 Associate Members*:
Anguilla*, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba*, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands*, Cayman Islands*, Cuba, Curaçao*, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat*, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten*, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago

EUROPE – 2 Member States:
Türkiye, Ukraine

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• be nationals of one of the invited Member States or Associate Members listed in Annex 1;
• be no more than 40 years old at the time of application;
• hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrate strong academic and research potential;
• demonstrate sufficient proficiency in reading and writing in the language of instruction or supervision at the proposed host institution in Japan;
• have obtained acceptance from an academic supervisor at a Japanese university or research institution, who will oversee the proposed research.

Fellowship grant and eligible costs

Selected fellows may receive a fellowship grant of up to US$10,000. The grant will be provided as a lump-sum contribution and is intended to cover costs directly related to the approved research stay in Japan.

The grant may cover:

• international and domestic travel for the approved itinerary;
• accommodation;
• medical insurance;
• personal subsistence in Japan, including meals, local transportation and incidental expenses;
• other research-related expenses, where applicable.

The grant does not cover tuition fees, the purchase of equipment, including computers, publication costs or participation in conferences, unless such participation can be clearly justified as an integral part of the research and makes a direct and significant contribution to the project.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all selected fellows and will be arranged by UNESCO on their behalf. The cost of medical insurance will be deducted from the total fellowship amount before disbursement.

How to apply

Step 1:
Read carefully the Application Guide to understand the requirements for eligible candidatures and the procedures for the submission of application.

Step 2:
Contact the National Commission for UNESCO of your home country to enquire about the application procedures at the national level. Click here for the contact information of the National Commissions for UNESCO.

Step 3:
Prepare all required documents, including the application form (Annex 3), academic documents, recommendation letter, host institution acceptance letter, language certificate and research proposal (Annex 4).

Step 4:
Submit your application to the National Commission for UNESCO of your home country, at least 2 weeks before the required deadline.

Step 5: 

As soon as you are informed by the National Commission for UNESCO of your country that you are nominated as a candidate for this programme, you should communicate your the online application form and the supporting documents to keizoobuchi.fellowships@unesco.org.

Note: Only applications nominated by the National Commission will be accepted by UNESCO.

Step 6:
Letters of nomination, along with all the application documents should be submitted to UNESCO by the National Commissions no later than 30 September 2026, midnight Paris time. Candidates who submit incomplete applications, or submit the online applications beyond this deadline won’t be considered.

Selection process

Applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee composed of experts from UNESCO and the Government of Japan in the relevant fields. The evaluation will take into account the merits of the candidates and the quality, relevance and originality of their proposed research.

The final selection decision will be made by the Japanese authorities, based on the recommendation of the Committee, with due consideration to gender equality and diversity.

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Policy Analyst

Energy – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Remote)

Salary:  Salary commensurate with experience and location

Type of employment: 100% full-time-equivalent staff position, including under an Employment of Record model. One-year contract with a high possibility of extension.

Job Type: Newly created Role

Application deadline: August 24, 2026 , 4PM CST 

Start Date: immediate opportunity

About

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with more than 30 years of experience working to solve today’s greatest sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise across critical policy areas with a collaborative approach to research, advice, and hands-on support that delivers real-world results. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 experts working from offices in Canada and Switzerland as well as other locations around the world.

We are currently looking for a Policy Analyst, Fossil Fuel Transition, to work within the IISD Energy Program.

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About the Position

The Policy Analyst, Fossil Fuel Transition, will work as part of IISD’s International Strategy team, which delivers research, policy proposals, and strategic advice to support a Paris-aligned, just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels and the end of public finance to fossil fuels. The team collaborates with a large range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations and networks, international organizations, governments, and media. This position is based within the IISD Energy Program. The candidate will work with a diverse and dynamic team of over 50 experts based in Europe, Canada, Australasia, and Africa.

The Policy Analyst will play a key role in the team and in the Energy Program by supporting the research and advocacy work. In particular, they will help support countries in pursuing their climate and development goals. The Policy Analyst will work with the wider Energy Program’s team to help ensure that: 1) a just, orderly and equitable transition away from fossil fuel production and consumption is embedded in national and global planning and policies; and 2) commitments to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and international public finance for fossil fuels are implemented with integrity. Their key areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to:

• In collaboration with other IISD Energy experts, contributing to robust policy-oriented research and advocacy, with a particular focus on public financial flows, ambition and implementation of fossil fuel transition commitments, economic diversification, and other topics relating to transitioning away from fossil fuels.
• Producing policy briefs, blogs, visualizations, and other materials based on the team’s research and tailored to different target audiences (policy-makers, civil society, media).
• Planning engagements and liaising with IISD’s strategic partners.
• Presenting and communicating IISD’s work to a variety of audiences.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will be a quick learner with experience and a keen interest in the analysis of climate, economic development, and energy transition policies. They will be well organized and confident working with new topics, people, large amounts of information, and numbers. They will need to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking and attention to detail.

The successful applicant will have (essential):

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., natural resource management, economics, public finance, international and development studies, political science, engineering, sociology, or interdisciplinary studies).
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in one or several of the following areas: policy research, climate and energy finance, statistics, and international cooperation; experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods for policy analysis.
• Confident and engaging communication skills, including an understanding of different communications approaches for different audiences.
• An understanding of policy-making in developed and developing countries; experience working in or with developing countries will be considered a strong advantage.
• An understanding of climate change and its broad implications for energy systems.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and knowledge management skills.
• A “can-do” work attitude and ability to work both independently and in different team roles, managing workloads and producing deliverables on time and within budget.
• A resourceful attitude with a pragmatic approach to solving issues, as well as the ability to learn quickly.
• The ability to be results-focused, prioritize and work quickly and accurately with the flexibility to take on tasks ranging from highly complex to basic in nature.
• A strong ability to work comfortably across different cultures and be inclusive and positive with different colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written English. Proficiency in another language will be considered an advantage.
• Availability to travel internationally.

The successful applicant could also have (desirable):

• Previous experience working on fossil fuel transitions and finance for energy
• Experience working with governments.
• Experience working with a broad network of other non-governmental organizations.

Location:
Remote within one of the following Global South countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda. The position involves regular virtual meetings with IISD staff and external partners based in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australasia, with the successful candidates’ regular working hours overlapping with work hours in all of these locations.

Candidates must hold an appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based, without any sponsorship from IISD.

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

• A CV (no longer than two pages)
• A one-page letter of motivation

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for one year.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of diverse racial and ethnic identities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).

We are committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices and to reducing barriers to employment and advancement. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, competencies, and organizational needs, while recognizing the value that diverse perspectives and lived experiences bring to our work.  We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and welcome applicants’ input on how best to support their participation. Candidates are invited to voluntarily self-identify and complete our employment equity questionnaire through our applicant tracking system

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