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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.

Editor Picks

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

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.
Mount Nimba Nature Reserve in Liberia.

Financing Nature

climateOne city demonstrates how to effectively restore and protect its rivers using nature-based solutions.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed stressed the critical role of Africa's private sector in driving impactful change, emphasizing that with the right investments and partnerships, Africa is poised for transformative growth.

Global leaders unite to propel Africa’s business, innovation potential

Global Africa Business Initiative‘Unstoppable Africa’ summit concludes with key announcements and commitments to drive growth.
A young aviation student at Kwara State's aviation college in Nigeria.

Unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth

NEPADWhy technical and vocational education and training is essential for equipping young Africans with the skills needed for a thriving society.
A concert.

Propelled by digital technology, African urban music is on a global journey

DigitalizationFrom captivating rhythms to technological innovations, streaming platforms are revolutionizing the African music industry.
GABI’s ‘Unstoppable Africa’ event held in 2023.

Unstoppable Africa: GABI championing Africa’s trade, talent, innovation and investment opportunities at the global stage

debtGlobal Africa Business Initiative
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.

Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace

peaceThe urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
Africa's youngest generation holds the key to a bold new future.

Summit of the Future and a new Poem for Africa

Embracing Digital Transformation to Realize Our Potential
A boy.

How education is transforming the lives of women in South African

EducationThe remarkable journey of Prof. Zethu Nkosi and Dr. MaseTshaba Mantepu.
Viola Cheptoo (center) - fighting GBV and climate change.

Kenyan marathoner fighting Gender-Based Violence in memory of fallen athletes

Gender Based ViolenceViola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to watch out for and stressing the importance of speaking out against violence.
Solar energy is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather.

Affordable and clean energy in focus

Clean EnergyProgress, challenges, and the road ahead.