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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
COP27climate changeSouth Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
COP27Climate actionWe need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
climatetrade
Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
tradeAfCFTA
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas
Tuberculosis
Ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East have further exacerbated the situation for vulnerable populations
Youth & Climate change
Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential
African DescentTransatlantic Trade
British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch helping unearth more on slave trade
Women Empowerment
- deconstructing gender roles in Mozambique
womenagricultureGreen alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
basketballBasketball Africa League
Beyond the game, using sports for gender equality and climate action