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In observance of International Women's Day, participants march from the centre of Monrovia to the Temple of Justice, home of the Liberian Supreme Court, where they staged a peaceful sit-in protest against gender-based violence. (File photo, 2007.)
Peace and Security

25 years on: Why peace needs women at the table

As conflicts surge and peacebuilding funds shrink, advocates warn that ignoring women’s role in peace processes risks making wars longer and peace more fragile.
WhatsApp chats, learning hubs redefining education across the continent
Technology & Innovation

AI and the future of learning

A new wave of AI innovation transforming learning across countries on the African continent — from chat-based tutors to hybrid hubs and gamified farms
The towering hall of the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar.
Arts & Culture

A museum in motion: Where memory, creativity and cultural justice converge

Beyond being just a place of preservation, the Museum is now a dynamic space of reflection, artistic creation, and global dialogue
Singer/songwriter Cobhams Asuquo of Nigeria.
Arts & Culture

Cobhams Asuquo on why access isn’t accidental: ‘Someone is doing the job’

A blind musician’s journey and the invisible hands that help pave the way

Editor Picks

The Town Hall by the UN in partnership with the BBC’s Focus on Africa brought together ministers, policymakers, and young leaders to debate one of the most pressing issues of our time: artificial intelligence (AI).
Technology & Innovation

Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The promise, the risk, and the path forward

Chief Kachindamoto lit a fire for justice and equality.
Social Protection

She Lit a Fire

Secretary-General António Guterres (centre left) briefs reporters on the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. With him are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and Li Junhua (centre right), Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, and Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Sustainable Development Goals

Five years to go: UN sounds alarm on SDG progress as Africa seeks acceleration

Bull Elephant in front of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park.
Climate

Africa’s Environmental Vanguard

Experts at the Second Session on the Committee on Economic Governance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa’s debt burden eroding funds for sustainable development in LDCs

debtSoaring repayment costs leave Africa’s Least Developed Countries struggling to fund health, education and SDG priorities.
Digital illustration.

Youth-led digital innovations reshaping North Africa’s development

DigitalizationFrom Fintech to AI, the region is leveraging technology to bridge gaps, foster inclusivity, and accelerate progress towards the SDGs.
A mining site.

Breaking the ‘Paradox of Plenty’: Turning Africa’s wealth into shared prosperity

debtA continent rich in natural resources yet burdened by poverty, hunger and crippling debt.
A tea picker in Kenya's Mount Kenya region.

Sustainable trade: Kenya champions green value chains for coffee and tea under AfCFTA

debtAligning trade with global goals will ultimately contribute to building climate resilience and sustainability.
Girls in ICT Day 2019, Organised by ITU at the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 April 2019.

Connectivity for everyone is key to Africa’s growth and prosperity

DigitalizationBridging the current digital divide requires a combination of policy and regulatory interventions, matched with meaningful investment.
The #AcademicAfrica2024 conference ended on a high note with #academics, #policymakers, #development practitioners, traditional leaders and participants proposing practical solutions to address inequality and promote a better future while considering #Africa’s past and present reality.

Top African Academics, policymakers reimagine Africa’s justice systems

DigitalizationAt a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenge colonial legacies and advocate for a justice system rooted in African traditions.
Major General Anita Asmah was appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).

Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana appointed as UN’s first African woman Force Commander

GhanaShe will lead UNDOF that is mandated with maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
Inventor Tommy Panzu Mbumba.

Innovating in Kinshasa: One man’s work to make aviation safer

DigitalizationInventor Tommy Panzu Mbumba shares his journey in aeronautics with his latest invention the ‘Safemaker’.
One of Africa No Filter's handbooks challenges stereotypical news about Africa, and offers storytellers a guide to better storytelling.

Changing the narrative: Using AI tools to tell the African story

DigitalizationAfrica No Filter is about shifting entrenched narratives and challenging pervasive stereotypes about the continent.
Computer technicians

Securing Africa's digital future: A conversation with a cybersecurity expert

DigitalizationWith Africa’s increasing digitization, there are opportunities for growth and innovation—but so are the risks. Can Africa secure its digital frontier? Dr. Abiodun Akinwale, who has over a decade of expertise in cybersecurity, shares some cyber safeguard strategies in an interview for Africa Renewal with Nneji Godwin.
Favour Chioma Ugwoke is empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to protect against cyberattacks.

How a young African woman is fighting cyberthreats

DigitalizationFavour Chioma Ugwoke is empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to protect against cyberattacks.
iPF Softwares is inspiring many youths in tech and innovation.

Shaping human connections through digital innovation in Tanzania

DigitalizationGrayson Julius’ start-up is inspiring many youths in tech and innovation.

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