In Focus
Gender advocates to push for social protection and economic empowerment at G20
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22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent
Susan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
Sylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya) talks about her doctoral research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
Countries need to invest in research and ratify African Medicines Agency treaty to regulate manufacture of home-grown medical products.
The list of efforts countries will have to make to mitigate the pandemic impact is very long.
Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, won the Best Global Music Album award for his album ‘Twice as Tall’, a first for a Nigerian as a solo artist.
Providing cash and food could reduce people’s vulnerability and promote greater equality, says UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
Dr. Rokhiatou Babio is one of the few women in her country spearheading a medical team on the COVID-19 frontline.
Women entrepreneurs continue to face greater barriers to accessing financing for their businesses
Countries should adopt policy measures that encourage green investments and SMEs