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In Focus
Gender advocates to push for social protection and economic empowerment at G20
Gender Empowerment
Other priorities include combating gender-based violence, bridging the digital divide.
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent
The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said during the forum’s fourth meeting.
22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
agriculture
Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world.
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.
SDG14economic development
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors
SDG14economic development
The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
SDG14
Affected countries require funds to build more resilient and climate-smart economies
SDG14
Oceans choking on millions of plastic water bottles, cups, straws and single use plastic bags
African waters are powerful magnets for illegal and unregulated foreign fishing operations