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Residents of the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma flee on Sunday - fighting has overwhelmed the capital of North Kivu province.
Peace and Security

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.
Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, empowering women and youth, and her ongoing mission to bring Africa’s voice to the world.
Youth

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.
A car involved in an accident.
Economic Development

Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents

Digitalization Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Nairobi City.
Economic Development

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

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

Ernest Rwamucyo (Right), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations
Human Rights

Lessons post the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: we must speak out against discrimination and prejudice

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

High childbirth mortality in Malawi is due to “a cocktail of factors

12, 000 births, zero deaths: Malawians celebrate hero midwife Charity Salima

Childbirth Malawi

-- She also raises awareness about the dangers of teenage pregnancy

In Africa, the effects of climate change fall heavily on the shoulders of women, children and person

COP27 can be a reset on climate justice for people with disabilities

COP27Disability
Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Envoy on Youth

Jobs and climate action are top priorities of young people in Africa

AU Youth

— Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Envoy on Youth

FYATU, a Congolese fintech company, founded by Félix Maroy

You will succeed if you believe in your dream

Meet Félix Maroy, Founder and CEO FYATU, a Congolese fintech company
Two students practicing with wind, solar and other models on computer.

Crowdfunding emerging as financing source for African entrepreneurs

economic developmentMSMEs

Crowdfunding platforms also lower cost barriers for investors

Malaria vaccine being prepared.

Historic funding to expand roll-out of first-ever malaria vaccine in Africa

healthWHO
African woman entrepreneur with digital payment device.

UNCTAD: Africa needs to rethink export diversification to survive economic shocks

economic developmentUNCTAD

The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.

Boats docked near a port in Mombasa, Kenya.

New roadmap sets out nine priority actions for the implementation of the Ocean Decade in Africa

oceanssustainable development
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Africa gains as WTO delivers breakthrough deals

WTO

“Geneva Package” includes deals on fish, intellectual property rights waiver and food security

Portrait of Nelson Mandela.

'Today and every day, let us honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by taking action'

Nelson Mandela

Message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2022

Heathcare workers reading pamplet.

In Africa, 63% jump in diseases spread from animals to people seen in last decade

healthWHO
3D rendering of a concept of an energy storage system based on electrolysis of hydrogen.

Green hydrogen: A viable option for transforming Africa's energy sector

climate changeSustainable Development Goals

Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path