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Economic Development

This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.

Africa’s industrial future is within reach: What we need now is intentional investment

Social Protection With collective commitment, Africa can shift from potential to powerhouse—and reshape global industrial landscapes.

AU–UN meeting focuses on reform, peace, and climate justice

Social Protection Leaders call for global reforms, peace financing, and climate justice to strengthen Africa’s role in a changing world.

Congolese and Nigerian among 2025 UN SDG Action Award Winners

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.

Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition

At Africa Climate Summit 2025 leaders called for positioning of Africa to reap from its vast resources through value addition rather than continue with raw extraction
agricultureUgandaA conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.

Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.

Africa

Net-zero emissions from food and land use, reimagining school meals and advancing healthy diets will be on the agenda at the Pre-Summit next month

renewable energy

Major commitments will be announced at Ministerial Forums on 21-25 June to accelerate access and transition to clean energy by 2030

Illicit Financial Flowscorruption

Addressing IFFs requires tackling imbalance in the international financial and trade systems, and confronting weak institutions

ADS2019ADS2021

ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.

aviation

The African aviation industry is looking for ways to recover after a loss of more than $ 6 billion due to globalization.

AfCFTACOVID-19

COVID-19 impact has exposed weakness of current food systems, but also revealed an opportunity to boost continental trade.

Cryptocurrency

Challenges include lack of reliable internet and lack of financial literacy.

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