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AU Executive Council Opens 48th Ordinary Session with Strong Call for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration.
Economic Development

Putting the African state and its institutions at the centre of development

As AU Summit opens, two UN OSAA reports underscore a clear message: no durable peace without strong, legitimate and well resourced states
Olivia Albert leads a youth advocacy group in the Mara region of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Health

Survivors in the lead: How community resistance is key to ending female genital mutilation

Social Protection
Lush mangrove forest lining Mida Creek in Malindi, Kenya.
Climate

The people who live with wetlands know how to protect them

Climate action
The Minister of Energy and Sustainable Development (right) and the Resident Coordinator (centre) meet with Djiboutian solar panel business owners and engineers at the first National Forum on Solar Energy (FNES 2025).
Climate

Promoting Solar Self Consumption for Sustainable Energy in Djibouti

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The Town Hall by the UN in partnership with the BBC’s Focus on Africa brought together ministers, policymakers, and young leaders to debate one of the most pressing issues of our time: artificial intelligence (AI).
Technology & Innovation

Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The promise, the risk, and the path forward

Chief Kachindamoto lit a fire for justice and equality.
Social Protection

She lit a fire

Vivian van de Perre (center), Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Protection and Operations in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) during her visit with the UK Ambassador to the DRC at Kanyaruchinya IDP Camp, Goma, North Kivu, DRC. 4 July 2024 - Photo ©United Nations/MONUSCO
Social Protection

Vivian van de Perre | Working for peace in the DR Congo

Secretary-General António Guterres (centre left) briefs reporters on the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. With him are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and Li Junhua (centre right), Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, and Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Sustainable Development Goals

Five years to go: UN sounds alarm on SDG progress as Africa seeks acceleration

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed stressed the critical role of Africa's private sector in driving impactful change, emphasizing that with the right investments and partnerships, Africa is poised for transformative growth.

Global leaders unite to propel Africa’s business, innovation potential

Global Africa Business Initiative‘Unstoppable Africa’ summit concludes with key announcements and commitments to drive growth.
A young aviation student at Kwara State's aviation college in Nigeria.

Unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth

NEPADWhy technical and vocational education and training is essential for equipping young Africans with the skills needed for a thriving society.
Software developers at Andela’s Nigeria headquarters in Lagos.

Transforming Africa with STI-driven solutions

Technology is not just an enabler; it is a critical engine that will drive the transformation of the continent.
A concert.

Propelled by digital technology, African urban music is on a global journey

DigitalizationFrom captivating rhythms to technological innovations, streaming platforms are revolutionizing the African music industry.
GABI’s ‘Unstoppable Africa’ event held in 2023.

Unstoppable Africa: GABI championing Africa’s trade, talent, innovation and investment opportunities at the global stage

debtGlobal Africa Business Initiative
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s 79th session.

‘We won’t be silent as apartheid is perpetrated against others’ – South Africa

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.

Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace

peaceThe urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
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Shifting Africa’s financing for development paradigm

AfricaLet’s shift from merely managing poverty to fostering structural transformation.
Africa's youngest generation holds the key to a bold new future.

Summit of the Future and a new Poem for Africa

AfricaEmbracing Digital Transformation to Realize Our Potential
A boy.

How education is transforming the lives of women in South African

EducationThe remarkable journey of Prof. Zethu Nkosi and Dr. MaseTshaba Mantepu.
Viola Cheptoo (center) - fighting GBV and climate change.

Kenyan marathoner fighting Gender-Based Violence in memory of fallen athletes

Gender Based ViolenceViola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to watch out for and stressing the importance of speaking out against violence.
Solar energy is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather.

Affordable and clean energy in focus

Clean EnergyProgress, challenges, and the road ahead.

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