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In Focus
Technology & Innovation
This beat covers technological advancement, innovations, and inventions addressing challenges facing Africa today, as well as efforts to tackle misinformation.
Bridging the Gender Digital Gap in Africa
Africa Renewal’s webinar featuring Africa’s leading young female entrepreneurs.
Reflecting on the brutal Transatlantic Slave Trade
AfricaUnited Nations
25 March each year is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a day to honor the victims of slavery and to raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing racism and prejudice.
Artificial intelligence and Africa
Artificial Intelligence
Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities
Togo and UN sign MoU to establish the African Cybersecurity Centre
Cybersecurity
Based in Lome, the centre will promote cybersecurity and fight cybercrime
climate changeSouth Africa
Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks
climate changeUnited Nations
From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action
NEPADMozambique
A joint partnership to transport natural gas
NEPADdevelopment
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
governanceelections
“Peer review” highlights progress, need for more reforms