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Blue Sea Project waste cleanup of Bietry Bay, Marcory, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Credit: Franck Anodjo
Youth

Driving Environmental Sustainability and Plastic Reduction in Côte d’Ivoire

climate What began as an individual commitment gradually evolved into a collective movement, leading to the mobilization of young Africans into champions of environmental change.
Hand with safety glove holding Stibnite ore against tan background.
Economic Development

Critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

debtSocial Protection Africa holds 30 per cent of the world's critical mineral reserves. The question is whether it will keep exporting raw wealth- or be able to finally capture the value itself.
Theophilus Delali Dumenyo and community members in the field demonstrating a climate monitoring device used by E-Organics to support precision farming and improve local decision making.
Youth

Theophilus Delali Dumenyo: Restoring farmer agency through climate intelligence

Nyka Alexander, WHO
Health

On the frontlines of trust to protect communities impacted by Ebola

Social Protection Julienne Anoko shows us what a day in the life of a World Health Organization Ebola Community Engagement Officer is like in the DRC.

Editor Picks

Mary and Melissa.
Human Rights

Mary Maker | Launching a new life from a refugee camp

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

Soldiers are more numerous than civilians in the Blue Nile state.

Resurgence of ethnic clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile region triggers death and destruction

SudanHate speech
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
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
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
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

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

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

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

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