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In Focus
Economic Development
Financing Africa’s digital Future: Institutions push for smarter, coordinated funding
African financial institutions say unlocking innovation will depend less on new money—and more on how it is structured and deployed.
Africa pushes for data sovereignty and digital Independence
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From data embassies to AI “factories,” policymakers say control over data will define the continent’s economic future.
Digital education can change the world
Youth & Jobs
Aminata Savané, a 25-year-old digital rights advocate, wants to harness the internet as a tool for economic empowerment, inclusion and safety, to address the underlying societal challenges women and underprivileged young people face in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Social ProtectionInvesting in productivity, irrigation, technology and youth could help Africa achieve self-sufficiency
As AU Summit opens, two UN OSAA reports underscore a clear message: no durable peace without strong, legitimate and well resourced states
Debt burdens and trade headwinds may limit growth impact
Social ProtectionWith collective commitment, Africa can shift from potential to powerhouse—and reshape global industrial landscapes.
Social ProtectionLeaders call for global reforms, peace financing, and climate justice to strengthen Africa’s role in a changing world.
Smartel (Nigeria) and Julienne Lusenge (Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC) were among the winners of the 2025 UN SDG Action Awards honored in Rome, Italy.