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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.
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.
Modou Fall campaigns for a Senegal free of single use plastic.
Climate

The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning trash into treasure

plasticSocial Protection Modou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future.
The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.
Social Justice

Gorée Island and the ‘fragility of freedom’

Social Protection A global symbol of the transatlantic slave trade; A place where history, heritage and the present meet.

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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 #AcademicAfrica2024 conference ended on a high note with #academics, #policymakers, #development practitioners, traditional leaders and participants proposing practical solutions to address inequality and promote a better future while considering #Africa’s past and present reality.

Top African Academics, policymakers reimagine Africa’s justice systems

DigitalizationAt a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenge colonial legacies and advocate for a justice system rooted in African traditions.
Major General Anita Asmah was appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).

Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana appointed as UN’s first African woman Force Commander

GhanaShe will lead UNDOF that is mandated with maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
Inventor Tommy Panzu Mbumba.

Innovating in Kinshasa: One man’s work to make aviation safer

DigitalizationInventor Tommy Panzu Mbumba shares his journey in aeronautics with his latest invention the ‘Safemaker’.
One of Africa No Filter's handbooks challenges stereotypical news about Africa, and offers storytellers a guide to better storytelling.

Changing the narrative: Using AI tools to tell the African story

DigitalizationAfrica No Filter is about shifting entrenched narratives and challenging pervasive stereotypes about the continent.
iPF Softwares is inspiring many youths in tech and innovation.

Shaping human connections through digital innovation in Tanzania

DigitalizationGrayson Julius’ start-up is inspiring many youths in tech and innovation.
Computer technicians

Securing Africa's digital future: A conversation with a cybersecurity expert

DigitalizationWith Africa’s increasing digitization, there are opportunities for growth and innovation—but so are the risks. Can Africa secure its digital frontier? Dr. Abiodun Akinwale, who has over a decade of expertise in cybersecurity, shares some cyber safeguard strategies in an interview for Africa Renewal with Nneji Godwin.
Favour Chioma Ugwoke is empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to protect against cyberattacks.

How a young African woman is fighting cyberthreats

DigitalizationFavour Chioma Ugwoke is empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to protect against cyberattacks.
Gatare Libère, co-founder of ACLIS.

Young techie developing innovative software in Burundi

DigitalizationGatare Libère’s innovative software seeks to drive positive change in society.
Aerial View of Flyover Roads and Highways in District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Africa must help shape an inclusive global financial system

debt— Carlos Lopes is contributing to proposals for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
A smallholder farmer in rural Africa uses the AI-powered PlantVillage mobile app to tackle crop pests and adapt to the challenges of climate change.

Making Artificial Intelligence safe in Africa

DigitalizationStakeholders call for balanced AI regulations to harness its potential for societal good.
Gadiaba Kodio.

Turning waste into treasure: Gadiaba Kodio's mission to recycle Africa's waste

plasticMalian artist reimagines Africa’s waste, blending art and activism to spark an eco-conscious revolution.
The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete, delivered a statement at the opening of a two-day Africa Regional Consultation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Domestic resources key to Africa’s debt freedom

debt— says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa.