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African Union Day, also known as Africa Day, commemorates the birth of the AU, which succeeded the OAU in promoting unity and cooperation among African states. Founded on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the OAU brought together 32 independent African countries opposing colonialism and apartheid. The AU, launched on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, by 53 African leaders, adopted a new vision for the continent’s development. Through various initiatives, the AU addresses challenges including peace, security, governance, human rights, health, education, trade, and environment.

De Beers Group recently announced significant progress towards its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals. Achievements include engaging 5,000 women and girls in STEM two years ahead of schedule, establishing a flagship Diamonds For Development Fund in Botswana, advancing renewable energy projects to support emission reduction targets, and scaling the development of Tracr, a diamond traceability platform. ‘Building Forever,’ initiated in 2020, focuses on ethical practices, thriving communities, environmental protection, and equal opportunity. De Beers strengthened partnerships with governments and NGOs in 2023, notably with the Government of Botswana to establish a Diamonds for Development Fund, aiming to bolster the country’s economy with an initial pledge of one billion Pula (~US$75 million).

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Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a major Buddhist festival commemorating three significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth, signifying the beginning of his journey towards enlightenment and the revelation of the path to liberation from suffering; his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, symbolising profound insights into existence and the end of suffering; and his parinirvana, marking his ultimate release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering, representing the pinnacle of Buddhist aspiration.

It is a time for Buddhists to reflect on the life and teachings of the Buddha, cultivate inner peace, practice compassion, and recommit themselves to the path of enlightenment. It is a day of spiritual renewal, where people engage in acts of kindness, meditation, chanting, and visiting temples or monasteries.