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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.

Traders and trucks in Elubo town, the main crossing point between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertain global context

Debt burdens and trade headwinds may limit growth impact
Harare, Zimbabwe
Economic Development

Harare strengthens economic resilience with bankable urban projects

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Regional Experts convened in Kampala for a Validation Workshop on Inland Waterway Transport Policy Harmonization, aimed at unlocking the potential of Eastern Africa’s vast network of lakes and rivers to support sustainable trade and regional integration.
Economic Development

Eastern Africa moves to harmonize inland waterway transport policies for seamless multimodal trade

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The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.
Economic Development

Reparations for Africans Must Transform the Systems that Still Limit Africa’s Future

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Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Inside a factory.
Economic Development

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

A young woman learns sewing at Soufouroulaye youth camp. The training is part of a regional programme to strengthen human security and resilience in the Sahel.

Training youth helps ensure stability in Mali

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Plus de 70.000 naissances n’ont pas enregistrés lors de l’épidémie d’Ebola au Libéria. Photo UNICEF Libéria/S. Grile

Thousands of unregistered children born in Liberia during Ebola crisis at risk of exploitation – UNICEF

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UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrives in South Sudan

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Des Casques bleus de la MINUSCA en patrouille en République centrafricaine. Photo MINUSCA

UN chief condemns killing of peacekeeper in Central African Republic

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UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O'Brien (top, centre), on a visit to South Sudan, meets with women representatives in the Protection of Civilians site 3, in the capital Juba. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine

'Senseless cycle of violence' in South Sudan must end – UN humanitarian chief

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Jorge Sampaio, former President of Portugal. Photo: UN Photos

To avoid wars, give diplomacy a chance - Mr. Sampaio

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UNAMID launches the rehabilitation project of the Lumbati Basic School. UN Photo: iSeek.

UNAMID supports the rehabilitation of Lumbati Basic School, North Darfur

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Photo: NEPAD

Mauritius signs CAADP Compact to transform agriculture for inclusive economic growth

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World Health Organization (WHO) official, Dr. Ahmed El Ganainy, checks the eyes of a little girl during a joint humanitarian assessment mission to Marka, Somalia, on 9 July 2014. UN Photo/David Mutua

As health needs rise in Somalia, funding hits new low, cutting off 1.5 million from care – UN

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Helena Ndume receiving the inaugural United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

No money can pay for the joy of a blind person who can now see – Dr. Ndume

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Agriculture can lift more people out of poverty than any other sector

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Science, technology and innovation continues to develop tools for prevention and cure of Ebola

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