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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.
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
COP27UN Global Compact
— Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, UN Global Compact
COP27blue economy
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region
COP27AfDB
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025
COP27Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects
COP27Africa youth
‘Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it’ – Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt
COP27climate crisis
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects
Horn of AfricahealthSeven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022
COP27climate
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
COP27climate changeTo achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy