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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.
Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana, 2024 Military Gender Advocate of the Year.
Peace and Security

UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei

UN peacekeepingGhana Squadron Leader Sharon Syme of Ghana is the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award winner.
Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission
Peace and Security

ECOWAS at 50: Our focus remains peace, security and prosperity

Social Protection Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, says the body is stronger now than ever.

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

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

Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Inside a factory.
Economic Development

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

A woman.
Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

A tea picker in Kenya's Mount Kenya region.

Sustainable trade: Kenya champions green value chains for coffee and tea under AfCFTA

debtAligning trade with global goals will ultimately contribute to building climate resilience and sustainability.
Girls in ICT Day 2019, Organised by ITU at the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 April 2019.

Connectivity for everyone is key to Africa’s growth and prosperity

DigitalizationBridging the current digital divide requires a combination of policy and regulatory interventions, matched with meaningful investment.
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.
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.
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.
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.