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Residents of the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma flee on Sunday - fighting has overwhelmed the capital of North Kivu province.
Peace and Security

Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC

DRC WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, empowering women and youth, and her ongoing mission to bring Africa’s voice to the world.
Youth

On music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

UNICEF A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
A car involved in an accident.
Economic Development

Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents

Digitalization Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

debt To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.

Editor Picks

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

Ernest Rwamucyo (Right), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations
Human Rights

Lessons post the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: we must speak out against discrimination and prejudice

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

Divine Ntiokam, Lucy Muchoki Mike and Nkhombo Khunga.

Meet Africa’s food champions

Food Systems Summitfood champions

In advance of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit this September, the Food Systems Champions are rallying global communities and promoting dialogues for innovative, practical and sustainable solutions.

Food Systems Champion Divine Ntiokam, Cameroon

food championsThe Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.
Lucy Muchoki

Food Systems Champion Lucy Muchoki, Kenya

food championsThe Executive Director, Pan-African Agribusiness and Agroindustry Consortium (PanAAC) has organized talks for South Africa in the SMEs region.
Mike Nkhombo Khunga

Food Systems Champion Mike Khunga, Malawi

food champions

From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.

Solar panels on a farm in Mali.

Universal Access to Sustainable Energy Will Remain Elusive Without Addressing Inequalities

Sustainable solutions must target African countries left behind in quest for global energy access, a new report says

Gabon becomes the first African country to receive payment for reducing CO2 emissions

Joyce Msuya

Science has spoken, we must keep our foot on the environmental pedal

World Environment Day— UNEP Deputy Executive Director Joyce Msuya
Maize field in Namibia.

African farmers could benefit from more friendly EU agriculture policies

EUFair trade

AfCFTA can boost African farmers’ efforts to compete with the EU

Merveille-Noella Mada-Yayoro, 29, is a journalist and a producer with Guira FM

‘I like keeping the population informed’

Peacekeepers Day 2021

— Merveille-Noella Mada-Yayoro, 29, a journalist and a producer with Guira FM in CAR.

Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali.

‘Involve young officers in peacekeeping missions’

Peacekeepers Day 2021

— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).

South African paratrooper/riflewoman, Phelisa Frida Miya

‘I like my work as a paratrooper’

Peacekeepers Day 2021

- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General

An emphasis on culture, heritage and shared values can help build unity and common purpose

AfricaAfrica Dialogue Series

UN Secretary-General's remarks to the Africa Dialogue Series