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Environmental activist and entrepreneur Babacar Thiaw
Climate

Zero waste, big impact

Climate action How one surf club in Senegal is riding the wave of environmental change.
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Climate

Not Just Another Beautiful Sunset: Why the Ocean Matters More Than You May Think

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres (right) and UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang (centre) participate in the High-Level Political Dialogue on Reparatory Justice during the Africa Dialogue Series 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York.
Human Rights

Justice can’t wait: Africa’s push for reparative justice takes center stage

Zainab Gbala
Peace and Security

Zainab Gbla: The Peacekeeper who planted seeds of hope wins UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award

Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla, a Sierra Leonean working with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei, is transforming lives in one of Africa's most fragile regions.

Editor Picks

School meals provide essential safety nets for poor children and their families.
Health

Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa

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Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

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Economic Development

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

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Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

After Africa’s wars, a ‘new day’ for building peace

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UN's Judy Cheng-Hopkins on peacebuilding work in Africa

‘Ensure that everyone benefits from economic gains’

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Interview with Maged Abdelaziz, UN special adviser on Africa

Africa Wired

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Reconstructive surgery brings hope to survivors of genital cutting

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New advances can give women more normal lives

Floods: Stemming the tide in West Africa

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More investment needed for prevention programmes

New HIV infections are falling dramatically in Africa

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People with the disease are also living longer and better

Children of the Galkayo Education Centre for Peace and Development, Somalia

Future of Somalia depends on empowering youth

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UNDP releases 2012 Somalia Human Development Report

Photo highlights of the General Assembly

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Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly

Burundi’s push for universal education

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Enrolment rates at an all time high, but challenges remain

Children of ProjectArt, a Harlem, New York summer arts camp, create Nelson Mandela inspired art and messages for peace

‘Inspire change, make every day a Mandela Day’

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Africans celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day

Human rights is essential in fight against HIV/AIDS

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Displaying the rainbow flag of gay rights activists

Making waves: Malawi revives debate on gay rights

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