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In Focus
African youth voices at UN High-Level Political Forum
youthSocial Protection
‘Empowered youth are Africa’s unstoppable agents of change’
UN Chief urges just and inclusive energy transition as investment gaps persist
climate
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for coordinated global action to close energy investment gaps, reform climate finance, and ensure developing countries, especially those in Africa, rich in solar potential but short on investment, are full participants in the clean energy.
Sustainable Development GoalsWangari Maathai— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
SudanOHCHRSudan: New UN report details horrific violations and abuses by both sides as fighting spreads.
youthtechnologyTumo Kgabeng’s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
PollutionUNEPTrucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.
AfCFTAWomen EmpowermentPolicies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
AfCFTAAngolaEmpretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
GenealogyAncestryReclaiming Roots: The Journey of an African American Queen's Quest to Unearth Heritage, Identity, and Connection.
SomaliaSomalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency.
GenealogyAncestryGeneticist Rick Kittles and Gina Page helping families put together missing pieces of their heritage through African Ancestry.
STEMWomen in STEMMeet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa.
AngolaUNCTADThe people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
SudanUN Emergency Relief Coordinator urges global action as 25 million Sudanese in dire need of assistance amid escalating conflict.