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A view of the head table during the opening session of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Gertrude Mongella (left, standing at the podium), Secretary-General of the Conference, delivers her address.

Gertrude Mongella, 80, reflects on the landmark Beijing Conference and lessons for the future

Social ProtectionAt the close of the conference in 1995, she said: ‘A revolution has begun. There’s no going back.’
Ebaide Quincee Omiunu is one of the young African women attending the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters in New York.

Beijing+30: Women can drive positive change in Africa

Social Protection— says Nigerian SDG Advocate, Ebaide Quincee Omiunu.
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.

Angélique Kidjo on music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

UNICEFA conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
A woman.

Nonhlanhla Dlamini: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in Eswatini

Gender Based Violence
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.
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.
Gatare Libère, co-founder of ACLIS.

Young techie developing innovative software in Burundi

DigitalizationGatare Libère’s innovative software seeks to drive positive change in society.
Aerial View of Flyover Roads and Highways in District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Africa must help shape an inclusive global financial system

debt— Carlos Lopes is contributing to proposals for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete, delivered a statement at the opening of a two-day Africa Regional Consultation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Domestic resources key to Africa’s debt freedom

debt— says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa.
Amjad Abbashar, head of the Regional Office for Africa at United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Building a resilient Africa through disaster risk reduction, preparedness

climateUNDRR leading in collaborative efforts to enhance countries’ early warning systems.
Dried-up state of the Thamalakane River in Maun.

Examining Africa’s climate-disease connection

healthSouth AfricaAt CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience.
Food for Education feeds millions of school children across Africa.

Meals for Schoolchildren: How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa

foodWawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce.