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In Focus
Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC
DRC
WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
Angélique Kidjo on music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation
UNICEF
A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
Editor Picks
UNCTADAngolaA unique training programme – EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way
Gender Equality— A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
EducationAdvocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education
womenWe need the voices of women at the table, not as victims but as stakeholders in society
AngolaInfrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
LiberiaelectionsAll political actors urged to safeguard the hard-earned peace and national cohesion of the country
EgyptThe country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
— says internationally acclaimed Nigerian DJ Cuppy on International Day of Peace
Gender EqualityJulie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
food— A Conversation with Ibrahim Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy