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Kingsley Ighobor

Kingsley Ighobor

A Public Information Officer with the United Nations

Africa Renewal then and now

'Africa Renewal' turns 35: A journey of stories and hope

Africa Renewal

How we evolved from Africa Emergency to Africa Recovery to now Africa Renewal

Ambassador Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira

Climate change poses risks, COP27, presents unique opportunity for Africa

climate changeCOP27- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations in New York, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa
A group photo of leaders at the summit.

EU-AU Summit 2022: The EU wants to be Africa’s friend in need—and indeed

economic developmentAfrican Union/European Union

African and European leaders focus on actions to avoid previous pitfalls

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Key pillars mostly in place to speed up Africa's free trade in 2022

Free TradeAfCFTA

One year in, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiators are making progress on remaining crucial elements, especially on rules of origin.

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AfCFTA: Traders to have opportunities to scale up and expand their markets in 2022

AfCFTAFree TradeImmediate priorities include finalising negotiations on rules of origin, providing a finance facility for SMEs and launching the African Trade Gateway digital platform.
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)

One year of free trading in Africa calls for celebration despite teething problems

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Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General AfCFTA Secretariat, says significant progress expected in 2022.

For equitable access to vaccines we need action, not just words.

For equitable access to vaccines globally, we need action, not just mere words

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— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Mr. Ajao at a local ceremony with some Ekpoma residents. Right is Dr. Okhilua.

Effective community policing in Nigerian town could be a model for other places

Nigeria

Police commander Olubayo Ajao is a folk hero to residents in Ekpoma, mid-west Nigeria

Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union

Africa needs more funds to fight COVID-19

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—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.