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Young African Professionals DC Network

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Joined March 2013
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Excited to have Lerato Mbele @mbele_lnb host of “Talking Business Africa” and “In Business Africa” on BBC World Television join us to moderate the Women in Business and Leadership Panel taking place on Saturday, March 13, 11:15 - 12:15ET. Register here - bit.ly/GTABC2021
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Here are more details on the panels; there's a conversation for everyone at this year's conference. Reserve a spot to join us on March 13 here - bit.ly/GTABC2021. #GTABC2021
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Today, @MaazaMengiste discusses eagerly awaited second novel THE SHADOW KING with @HelonHabila with @yapdc and @yepnetworks bit.ly/2mboIm2
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Sunday, @MaazaMengiste discusses eagerly awaited second novel THE SHADOW KING with @HelonHabila with @yapdc and @yepnetworks bit.ly/2mboIm2
Tonight at @TheWharfDC: @sally_nuamah discusses feminism and education in HOW GIRLS ACHIEVE. This event is hosted with @YAPDC bit.ly/2VtB34I
@ez_farming We made our very first public appearance, as well as our first pitch at The African Business Conference, Georgetown University Business School in DC. We are happy to share EZ-FARMING won the first place prize and People's Choice Award. @MBiruri @ypardnigeria @YAPDC
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"Technology is a conduit to the solution, not the solution itself." Bayo Oresegun, Cloud Specialist at @Microsoft
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Agriculture is a major driving force to economic growth on the continent. No continent grows at the rate that Africa is growing in Agriculture. #GTABC2019 #agriculture #africa
Currently sitting in the @YAPDC Pitch Competition! Listening to amazing and talented professionals share their businesses 🌍! #GTABC2019 #TakeOver
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#GTABC2019 Kellog recently spent $450M buying 50% of noodles #indomie in Nigeria. Now a multi billion $ business.
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4 days until the 2019 Kickoff Happy Hour in partnership with @YAPDC and @YEPNetworks! RSVP Here: moaa2019kickoff.eventbrite.c… #MOAAxYAPxYEP – at Washington, DC
Book a spot to hang out with @Act4Account , @YAPDC and @PopWorksAfrica as we celebrate a milestones made in 2018. There will be amazing giveaway raffle gifts by @SERoastery , @DiasporaRiseUP #donation#happy #support #year #hour #togetherness #event #awareness #love #diaspora
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We have to take local conversations and take them global. @4gCapital CEO Wayne Hennessy-Barrett
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Starting with two readings by Esi Edugyan from her latest novel, Washington Black. Thank you @YAPDC and @PoliticsProse Union Market.
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⚡️Re-live the #CirqMixer DC experience with these photo highlights captured by @Kwabena. More photos on our Facebook page: bit.ly/CirqMixerDCPix #Circumspecte #ThrowbackThursday #Diaspora #Africa #DC #TBT – at Ghana
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It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness...
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2 DAYS to #CirqMixer DC - and only 12 tickets left! Curious about moving back to #Africa; exploring a career transition; going #freelance; starting a creative / #digital business or #networking with phenomenal professionals? Get your FREE ticket today: Circumspecte.com/events #DC
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⚡️3 DAYS to CirqMixer #DC! We’re excited to connect with you all at @PrequelDC. Here’s a flashback to our very first #CirqMixer in Accra, #Ghana: youtu.be/aBeJwcljgQ0 Tickets are limited so get yours soon. Entry is FREE: Circumspecte.com/events #TGIF #Diaspora #Africa #DMV – at Weehawken, NJ
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Want to know more about @PrequelDC and how you can secure their space for a private event & experience awesome food from the Diaspora and beyond? Attend #CirqMixer DC to hear more! Get your free ticket and tell a friend: Circumspecte.com/events #Food #Diaspora #Africa #DC – at Manhattan, NY
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