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Fatima Zannah Mustapha
Climate

Building the Next Generation of Climate-Conscious Innovators

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Refugees participating in a community dialogue forum within the Dadaab refugee-hosting area.
Peace and Security

Human rights in humanitarian action

Peace & Security UN Human Rights project transforms refugee camps into communities
Zebras graze under acacia trees with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Climate

Transforming climate challenges into opportunities

Climate action As the world marks World Environment Day, Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Africa Regional Office for the UN Environment Programme, highlights the urgent actions needed to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and unlock green opportunities for Africa's growing population.
Madina Kimaro stands with the young WASH ambassadors at Mtongani Primary School.
Climate

Madina Kimaro: Empowering young minds to protect the planet

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Madina Kimaro stands with the young WASH ambassadors at Mtongani Primary School.
Climate

Madina Kimaro: Empowering young minds to protect the planet

Children watering a garden.
Climate

Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Mariam Solika
Climate

Mariam Solika: Empowering Young Voices Through Hope Driven Media

An expert panel segment during the Fifty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, held from 28 March to 3 April 2026 in Tangier, Morocco.
Economic Development

Financing Africa’s digital Future: Institutions push for smarter, coordinated funding

AU Executive Council Opens 48th Ordinary Session with Strong Call for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration.

Putting the African state and its institutions at the centre of development

As AU Summit opens, two UN OSAA reports underscore a clear message: no durable peace without strong, legitimate and well resourced states
Musasa Shelter

“I want to experience my girlhood with confidence” – the Zimbabwean shelter helping survivors to rebuild their lives

Olivia Albert leads a youth advocacy group in the Mara region of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Survivors in the lead: How community resistance is key to ending female genital mutilation

Social Protection
The Minister of Energy and Sustainable Development (right) and the Resident Coordinator (centre) meet with Djiboutian solar panel business owners and engineers at the first National Forum on Solar Energy (FNES 2025).

Promoting Solar Self Consumption for Sustainable Energy in Djibouti

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Lush mangrove forest lining Mida Creek in Malindi, Kenya.

The people who live with wetlands know how to protect them

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Ruth Jeffrey uses her community radio station to speak to audiences about gender-based violence.

How community radio stations are raising awareness of FGM and violence against women and girls

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Kapwani Kavenuke: Turning African youth voices into global power

Social Protectiondebt‘We are the heartbeat that will carry Africa from potential to prosperity’
Diana Maria Mukanzanira

From Community Education to Global Advocacy: A Ugandan Youth Leader’s Journey

Social ProtectiondebtTaking her grassroots education work in Uganda to youth platforms linked to the United Nations, Diana Maria Mukanzanira is committed to working for children, inclusion, and civic engagement.
Community members learned information on gender-based violence prevention and response, gender and masculinity concepts in Damaturu, Yobe State, north-east of Nigeria.

Why Ending Child Marriage is key to Advancing Africa’s Economic Development

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Miriam and her partner Robert* pose for a portrait outside their home.

In Uganda, community dialogues are building harmonious, violence-free homes

Community midwives helping to lower maternal deaths in Central African Republic.

Community midwives help to lower maternal deaths in Central African Republic

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Serrakunda market, The Gambia.

Promoting inclusive food systems and gender equality in The Gambia

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