UNESCO mourns its ex DG Amadou Mahtar Mbow --[Reported by Umva mag]

Mbow’s legacy as a prominent African intellectual and diplomat of the 20th century will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to African self-determination and the promotion of global education. His contributions to the field of education and international cultural cooperation have left a lasting impact.

Tributes poured in following the announcement of his death. Journalists Mademba Ass Ndiaye and Sidy Djimby Ndao expressed their condolences and acknowledged Mbow’s significant contributions to humanity.

Mbow’s leadership at UNESCO from 1974 to 1987 was marked by his advocacy for universal access to education, the protection of world cultural heritage, and a more equitable global information flow. His efforts to establish a New World Information and Communication Order (NWICO) aimed to address the imbalance in information exchange between the North and the South.

Senegal and Africa as a whole have lost a great leader and a man of principle. Mbow’s dedication to a more equitable world will continue to inspire generations to come.

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