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Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.
Social Justice

Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent

Social Protection Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.
Social Justice

Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent

Social Protection Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
Modou Fall campaigns for a Senegal free of single use plastic.
Climate

The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning trash into treasure

plasticSocial Protection Modou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future.
The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.
Social Justice

Gorée Island and the ‘fragility of freedom’

Social Protection A global symbol of the transatlantic slave trade; A place where history, heritage and the present meet.

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Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

A woman.
Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019
Climate

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Nairobi City.

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

debtTo manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

UNECAInfrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.
A woman.

Nonhlanhla Dlamini: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in Eswatini

Gender Based Violence
Inside a factory.

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

debtThe latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.
Electronic waste.

Lead poisoning: the persistent threat from mismanaged waste

WHOIn excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children.
A woman.

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Social ProtectionA new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
Maguette Ba is a young climate activist, who advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal.

Climate youth advocate making a difference

SenegalMaguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.
Experts at the Second Session on the Committee on Economic Governance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa’s debt burden eroding funds for sustainable development in LDCs

debtSoaring repayment costs leave Africa’s Least Developed Countries struggling to fund health, education and SDG priorities.
Digital illustration.

Youth-led digital innovations reshaping North Africa’s development

DigitalizationFrom Fintech to AI, the region is leveraging technology to bridge gaps, foster inclusivity, and accelerate progress towards the SDGs.
A mining site.

Breaking the ‘Paradox of Plenty’: Turning Africa’s wealth into shared prosperity

debtA continent rich in natural resources yet burdened by poverty, hunger and crippling debt.
A tea picker in Kenya's Mount Kenya region.

Sustainable trade: Kenya champions green value chains for coffee and tea under AfCFTA

debtAligning trade with global goals will ultimately contribute to building climate resilience and sustainability.
Girls in ICT Day 2019, Organised by ITU at the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 April 2019.

Connectivity for everyone is key to Africa’s growth and prosperity

DigitalizationBridging the current digital divide requires a combination of policy and regulatory interventions, matched with meaningful investment.