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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

Angélique Kidjo 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

Maryam Bukar Hassan

Amplifying the message of peace through poetry

peacebuildingI use my voice to champion social justice, such as girl-child rights, maternal health, and peace
Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo

Colonel Léa Yangongo: Inspiring women to join and thrive in the military in the Central African Republic

Peacekeeeping
Africa Renewal’s webinar featuring Africa’s leading young female entrepreneurs.

Bridging the Gender Digital Gap in Africa

Africa Renewal’s webinar featuring Africa’s leading young female entrepreneurs.
a farmer

In Southern Africa, El Niño drought leaves a trail of scorched harvests and hunger

MalawiZambiaWorld Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio delivers the keynote address at the inaugural African regional conference on Autonomous Weapons Systems.

Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa

Sierra LeoneAmbassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
Tropical forest in Africa.

New revenue streams: Using Africa’s vast renewable energy and natural resources for premium carbon credits

carbonVoluntary carbon market could reach $10–$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80
A student.

The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities

youthExploring Africa's educational journey: from historical triumphs to modern challenges. Reshaping the continent's future through innovative education.
Major Ahlem Douzi is presented with the United Nations Trailblazer Award by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray at a special ceremony.

Justice officer from DR Congo mission wins UN Trailblazer award

MONUSCOThe UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Douzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
Agenda 2063: Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan banner.

Accelerating Africa’s Journey Towards a Prosperous Future

African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)Bold Steps Towards Unity, Peace, and Prosperity in the Second Decade of Agenda 2063
Mr. Claver Gatete, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the ECA, welcomes Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, at the start of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10).

Reforming global financial structures: Paving the way for financing for sustainable development in Africa

sustainable developmentLeaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent’s message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York
Dr. Isata Bendu Mahoi (second from left) joined the #Bodyright campaign, a call for enhanced security against online digital violence.

We shouldn’t have to beg or negotiate for women rights

Sierra Leone— Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners.

Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet

miningEmpowering Artisanal Mining: A Future of Sustainability and Prosperity for All