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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

Civil society actions at the ongoing 2024 Conference of Parties (COP 29), dubbed the “Financing COP,” are taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22, 2024.

COP29: Africa’s negotiating strategy must build on past lessons

COPA stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs.
Zephyr drone.

Africa leading in next-gen drone technology trials

DigitalizationRwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
Young women in AkiraChix hardware and electronics class build circuit boards.

Empowering girls in Africa to embrace STEM

DigitalizationMore initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.
The report cover.

New UN report on rethinking Africa’s debt: Debunking myths and identifying sustainable solutions

debtThe 2024 UN OSAA flagship report ‘Unpacking Africa's Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution’ addresses the urgent need to reform Africa’s debt structures and suggests how countries can get out of unsustainable debt.
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader.

Africa’s Green Momentum: A call for action at COP29

Climate actionAt COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent’s untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms.
Mangroves, Madagascar. As part of the Great Blue Wall initiative, the goal is to safeguard 30% of the countries' Exclusive Economic Zones by 2030, focusing on achieving a net gain in critical ecosystems such as mangroves, corals, and seagrasses.

Innovative financing to unlock Africa’s Blue Economy

debtCountries can leverage on creative financial tools such as debt swaps, green bonds, blues bonds, and others, to unlock resources needed to protect marine ecosystems, drive economic growth, and support climate adaptation.
People and trucks cross at the Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire border at Elubo.

Easing travel restrictions to boost intra-African trade

debtCalls intensify for countries to ease restrictions on movement of persons to boost AfCFTA implementation and regional integration.
Lutfiyya Dean (center), head of the South African delegation at Youth 20, stands with representatives from South Africa and the African Union at the Youth 20 Summit, where they discussed a transformative agenda for the G20 under South Africa's presidency.

South Africa's G20 Presidency in 2025: A pivotal moment for the country and Africa

debtThe theme ‘Fostering solidarity, equality, and sustainable development’ aims at addressing critical global challenges, with a strong focus on Africa’s development.
Amjad Abbashar, head of the Regional Office for Africa at United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Building a resilient Africa through disaster risk reduction, preparedness

climateUNDRR leading in collaborative efforts to enhance countries’ early warning systems.
Dried-up state of the Thamalakane River in Maun.

Examining Africa’s climate-disease connection

healthSouth AfricaAt CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience.
Food for Education feeds millions of school children across Africa.

Meals for Schoolchildren: How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa

foodWawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce.
These women are smallholder farmers who follow ecological or organic practices that minimize the use of external inputs and synthetic chemicals, thus helping to preserve the environment.

Women farmers in Ghana lead the charge against climate change

climateThey are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions.