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The Australia Awards is the cornerstone of the Australian Government's development assistance program for Africa. It provides access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards alumni are expected to contribute to the development of their home countries.
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Eighteen scholars from the 2027 master’s intake of Australia Awards Africa gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for their Pre-departure Briefing (PDB), held from 9 to 11 November 2026. The…
Read the storyFor Fellowship alumna, Prof. Augustina (Tina) Naami, disability inclusion is more than an academic field. It is a lifelong commitment to ensuring…
Read moreSince completing the Australia Awards Short Course in Mining Governance in Africa in 2024, Mining Geologist and alumnus Mohamed Aitiasso Mohamed has…
Read moreWhen Habibou Zibo left Benin for Australia in early 2026 to pursue a Master of Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education) at…
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