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Fifty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Africa: Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Economic Development

Time for Africa to Be Rated Fairly: Why the Launch of AfCRA Matters for Africa and the World

By Ahunna Eziakonwa, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre

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credit: Young Moms Unite Initiative

Building climate resilience in rural Tanzania to strengthen food security

Africa youth Climate action Driven by gender equity, renewable energy, and digital inclusion, the Mamas Grow Initiative promotes climate-resilient agriculture to help feed families.

Amina Mohammed, Deputy-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant-Secretary General and CEO of UN Global Compact, close Unstoppable Africa 2026.

Africa’s business leaders push for growth that stays on the continent

At Unstoppable Africa 2026, leaders moved beyond the conversation on Africa’s potential to highlight investments, partnerships and initiatives that are already creating jobs, infrastructure, technology and opportunities for young people

Two Years After the Pact for the Future: Progress on Implementation, Challenges and Opportunities for Africa

Two Years After the Pact for the Future: Progress on Implementation, Challenges and Opportunities for Africa

Two Years After the Pact for the Future: Progress on Implementation, Challenges and Opportunities for Africa

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres officially opens Unstoppable Africa 2026

Economic Development

Unstoppable Africa: From potential to powering businesses

Economic Devleopment Global leaders, entrepreneurs and investors converge in New York to spotlight Africa’s economic opportunities

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Interviews & Op-eds

Claver Gatete

Claver Gatete

Critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

David Wright

David Wright

Africa has the plans, but a decisive decade demands delivery

Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Ms. Tacko Ndiaye

Ms. Tacko Ndiaye

Feeding Africa: Women farmers key to ending hunger

Gender team leader at FAO

Dr. Felipe Paullier

Dr. Felipe Paullier

On the ground with Africa’s young changemakers

Head of the UN Youth Office and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs

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Youth Powering Africa's Climate Future

Conference

Youth Powering Africa's Climate Future

United Nations University (UNU) Rector Tshilidzi Marwala (left) is at a UNU event with Georg Kell, Founder and former Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact (right). Tokyo, Japan. 25 March 2026 - Photo: ©UNU

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