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International Women’s Day (March 8): Rugby as the Pathway Forward (By Herbert Mensah)

Elevating women in sports, nurturing their talents and empowering them to lead not only enriches the sporting landscape but fosters a more inclusive and equitable society for all

By President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah (www.RugbyAfrique.com). Friday March 8 marks International Women’s Day. According to a recent publication by the United Nations, 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030. The importance of gender equality and the well being of women in today’s world…

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“If we don't invest now, we will find somebody from Europe, America or China coming to own what is ours” - Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, on Africa24 English

“The best athletes in the world are from Africa, whether they are playing for France or for England or for whoever, you find so many Africans”

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, engaged in an interview with African news channel Africa24 English during the Africa Investment Forum. Watch the interview with Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, on Africa24 English: https://apo-opa.co/3N5uX4d Excerpt: “The best athletes…

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Rugby Africa President Calls to Maximize the Economic Potential of Rugby Across Africa

President Mensah explores the significant business opportunities from investing in rugby across Africa while emphasizing Africa’s crucial role in shaping the future of the sport

In an opinion piece published today by Rugby World, (https://www.RugbyWorld.com), Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, highlights the vast economic potential of rugby across Africa. Rugby World, multi-platform rugby union media brand, is the highest selling rugby magazine…

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Rugby Africa President and African Development Bank President Confer on Advancing Sports Infrastructure in Africa

President Akinwumi Adesina extended heartfelt congratulations to the South Africa Springboks following their triumph Rugby World Cup victory

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, recently engaged in a 45-minute face-to-face meeting with Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, the  President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The meeting, held during the African Investment Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco,…

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Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) on Thursday, November 10 in Marrakech, Morocco. Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners (Africa50,…

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Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) on Thursday, November 10 in Marrakech, Morocco. Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners (Africa50,…

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Africa Investment Forum: Rugby Africa President Calls for Investment in the Excellence of Africa

The sports industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with the potential to generate jobs, improve public health, foster social inclusion and drive economic growth

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) on Thursday, November 10 in Marrakech, Morocco. Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners (Africa50,…

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Africa Investment Forum welcomes Rugby Africa President to discuss the business of sport

Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners, the Africa Investment Forum is Africa’s investment marketplace to accelerate transactions to close Africa’s investment gaps

The newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, Mr Herbert Mensah, will discuss the business of sport in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) (www.AfricaInvestmentForum.com) on Thursday, November 9 in Marrakech, Morocco.   Championed by the African Development…

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Rugby World Cup Organizing Committee Welcomes Rugby Africa President to Paris to Discuss Africa's Involvement in the Rugby World Cup

South Africa's current global champion status and its third-time world champion title are a testament to Africa's exceptional skill, determination, and commitment to rugby

Today, during his official visit to France, Herbert Mensah, the new President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, held a meeting with Julien Collette, General Manager of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Organizing Committee to discuss Africa’s participation to the Rugby World Cup. The…