elections
Despite the pandemic, most countries stuck to their polling schedules in 2020.
COVID19
Pan-African TV subscription platform engages young creatives to fight fake information
Gender EqualityGender Empowerment
— “Many thought policing was only for men. Not so.”
gender-based violence (GBV)Botswana
Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change
At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.
Africafood insecurity
— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)
Young female writer raises awareness on the tensions between upholding public image and surviving domestic violence.