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AUDA-NEPAD gender advocates
Gender Equality

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
Gorée Island, off the coast of Dakar, stands as a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade.
Human Rights

UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent

Africa’s digital ecosystem is becoming more robust by the day
Food Systems

22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital

agriculture Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world.
Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.
Social Justice

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.

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Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

A woman.
Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019
Climate

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

The effect of deforestation on the hills of Tombo, a coastal fishing town outside of the capital of

Why COP27 matters to Sierra Leone

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

People wait in the midday sun for the water troughs

Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge

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
A commercial solar field in Rwanda.

“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns

COP27climate

It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument

A motor bike rider in Nairobi, October 19, 2022, next to an electric bus

Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27

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
Wind turbines in the Sinai Desert, Hurghada, Egypt

A just transition to renewable energy in Africa

COP27climate changeSouth Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Environmental activists carrying placards protest calling for action on climate change.

Delivering an African agenda at an African COP

COP27Climate actionWe need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
Female worker picking figs at plantation

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

climatetrade

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low

Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

tradeAfCFTA

Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas

How TB infections, deaths increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuberculosis

Ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East have further exacerbated the situation for vulnerable populations

In their words: Africa’s young innovators and advocates on the climate crisis

Africa’s young innovators and advocates speak on the climate crisis — and our best hope to address it

Youth & Climate change

Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential

Afua Hirsch (Right) and Actor Samuel L Jackson

‘Enslaved’ episode blends live action and historical research

African DescentTransatlantic Trade

British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch helping unearth more on slave trade

Dulce Santos, the first female mechanic in Angoche

"Everyone said I couldn't be a mechanic, but I can be whatever I want"

Women Empowerment

- deconstructing gender roles in Mozambique