Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area kicked off on 1 January. The coming months will likely witness a convergence of fruitful outcomes of multiple moving parts.

— Amanda Serumaga, UNDP’s Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles.

“From where we live, we could see that the MV Wakashio had run aground on the reefs,” says Bimsen Beeharry.

Top priorities are COVID-19, the AfCFTA, peace, climate change, integration, gender equality and promoting African culture.

Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.

— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.

'Futures Report' looks at the challenges and opportunities in intra-African trade.

First of its kind #AfricaYouthLead policy paper is a result of continent-wide consultations, focus groups and surveys in English, Swahili, French, and Arabic.