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Bull Elephant in front of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park.
Climate

Africa’s Environmental Vanguard

climatewomen 40 Years of AMCEN and the Road to 2063.
A view of participants attending the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).
Economic Development

Africa shapes the Agenda towards a Just Outcome of the Sevilla Conference

Social Protection
Two electrical engineers are seen in silhouette as they work on a power transformer.
Energy

It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy

energy
WAVE-Gambia organising social cohesion dialogues with victims in Jambur Village_ West Coast Region_ The Gambia_ 2020. ©WAVE-Gambia
Human Rights

From stigma to strength in The Gambia

Healing the wounds of witch-hunt victims in The Gambia. For more than 40 years, the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture has been supporting survivors on their road to recovery. In The Gambia, one of the Fund’s recipients provides healing and a path to redress.

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Bull Elephant in front of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park.
Climate

Africa’s Environmental Vanguard

Two electrical engineers are seen in silhouette as they work on a power transformer.
Energy

It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy

School meals provide essential safety nets for poor children and their families.
Health

Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa

Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Prof. Virginia Lacerda Quartim

Angola: Varsity head paving way for more women in top jobs

AngolaProf. Virginia Lacerda Quartim is the dean of José Eduardo dos Santos University in Huambo Province.
Closing Remarks by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 56th session of the Economic Commission for Africa and Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Broaden national tax base for more resources, African countries told

UNECA’s Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending.
A woman.

Empowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone

Gender Empowermentyouth— A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
A female.

Artificial intelligence and Africa

Artificial IntelligenceExperts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities
Veronica Jakarasi, Chief Director, Climate and Meteorological Services of Zimbabwe

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes
A man asks a question.

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

African DevelopmentGreen bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes.
a woman

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

Sustainable Development GoalsWangari Maathai— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
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Sudan: Horrific violations and abuses as fighting spreads - report

SudanOHCHRSudan: New UN report details horrific violations and abuses by both sides as fighting spreads.
two men in a field

Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana

youthtechnologyTumo Kgabeng’s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
Trucks

Heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to escalating pollution levels

PollutionUNEPTrucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.
Members of a Village Savings and Loans Association in Rubkona, South Sudan. Through partners, Women Vision, UN Women South Sudan is empowering the women of Rubkona IDP camp through the VSLAs, enabling them to engage in productive businesses in the wake of COVID-19.

AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

AfCFTAWomen EmpowermentPolicies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
Project participants learn to install a modern beehive in Bailundo, Angola.

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

AfCFTAAngolaEmpretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
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UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei