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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

Ambassador Jerry Matjila is South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the UN

“We are delighted with Mandela Prize 2020 laureates”

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— South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jerry Matjila

Thousands of refugees and migrants suffer extreme rights abuses on journeys to Africa’s Mediterranean coast

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Women in Nigeria collect food vouchers as part of a programme to support families in difficulty

Coronavirus: Reshape the urban world to aid ‘ground zero’ pandemic cities

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Dorothy Tembo

Small businesses in Africa must innovate to survive COVID-19 impact

MSMEsSilencing the Guns

— Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Executive Director, International Trade Centre

The male northern white rhinos became extinct in 2018

Technology gives hope to Africa’s endangered northern white rhinos

One-month-old Amadou was born at the newly refurbished health centre in Arlit. Photo: IOM/Monica Chi

As COVID-19 Spreads, IOM Strengthens and Equips Health Centres in Northern Niger

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Humanitarian Needs Grow as Burkina Faso Faces Unprecedented Level of Internal Displacement

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Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, laureate Mandela Prize 2020

“I will continue fighting FGM to protect women and girls”

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— Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres

“Tackling the inequality pandemic: a new social contract for a new era”

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Siya Kolisi designated a United Nations Global Advocate

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi named UN Global Advocate for Spotlight Initiative

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Announced on Mandela Day, he will help tackle violence against women

The statue of Nelson Mandela gifted to the UN by South Africa.

‘Inequality defines our time’: UN Chief António Guterres' hard-hitting 2020 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture

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Held on Mandela’s birthday (18th July) the lecture series invites prominent personalities to discuss major international challenges

Doctor Morissana Kouyaté, Guinea, is co-winner of the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize

Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists

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