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In Focus

Economic Development

This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.

Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa

energySocial Protection African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
MDGsHIV-AIDS

Some progress in Africa, but more is needed, argues UN Secretary-General

technologyKenya

Kenyan software a tool for political participation

HIV-AIDS

Trade rules will make it harder to get cheap generic medicines

democracyAfrican Union

“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations

disabilitiesZimbabwe

People with disabilities fight for services, rights, dignity

internally displaced personsAfrican Union

African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await

democracyAfrican Union

Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa

securityCongo

Training, recruitment and prosecutions can reduce violence

HIV-AIDSMozambique

Policy shift in South Africa, as new infections decline across the continent

MDGsRwanda

Commitment, money and innovation can reduce high mortality rates

climate changeSouth Africa

Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks