December 2015

Newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals could transform the continent

— Amina Mohammed

— Carlos Lopes

— Maged Abdelaziz

— Ibrahim Mayaki

A former Portuguese president and a Namibian eye surgeon are recognized for outstanding public service

15 years of implementing UN Security Council resolution 1325 in Africa

A no-nonsense agency works to remove bottlenecks

Newly-signed tripartite free trade area to bring together EAC, COMESA & SADC blocs

An opportunity to emphasize the link between climate and development

Was development goals’ yardstick unfair to Africa?

MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education

MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

MDG 4: Reduce child mortality

MDG 5: Mixed results in maternal health goals across Africa

MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other diseases

MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

MDG 8: Global Partnership for Development