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Modou Fall campaigns for a Senegal free of single use plastic.

The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning trash into treasure

plasticSocial ProtectionModou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future.
The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.

Gorée Island and the ‘fragility of freedom’

Social ProtectionA global symbol of the transatlantic slave trade; A place where history, heritage and the present meet.
Senegalese women transforming dumpsite into urban gardens.

The Senegalese women transforming polluted spaces into urban gardens

climateA story of resilience, innovation, food security and climate change mitigation.
Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, empowering women and youth, and her ongoing mission to bring Africa’s voice to the world.

Angélique Kidjo on music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

UNICEFA conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
Maguette Ba is a young climate activist, who advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal.

Climate youth advocate making a difference

SenegalMaguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.
One of Africa No Filter's handbooks challenges stereotypical news about Africa, and offers storytellers a guide to better storytelling.

Changing the narrative: Using AI tools to tell the African story

DigitalizationAfrica No Filter is about shifting entrenched narratives and challenging pervasive stereotypes about the continent.
The report cover.

New UN report on rethinking Africa’s debt: Debunking myths and identifying sustainable solutions

debtThe 2024 UN OSAA flagship report ‘Unpacking Africa's Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution’ addresses the urgent need to reform Africa’s debt structures and suggests how countries can get out of unsustainable debt.
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader.

Africa’s Green Momentum: A call for action at COP29

Climate actionAt COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent’s untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms.
A concert.

Propelled by digital technology, African urban music is on a global journey

DigitalizationFrom captivating rhythms to technological innovations, streaming platforms are revolutionizing the African music industry.