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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), established on 28 May 1975, aims to promote economic and political integration among its member states.

An Interview with Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission

According to UNFPA: "Globally, one in every five girls is formally married or in an informal union, before reaching age 18. In the least developed countries, that number almost doubles – 36 per cent of girls are married before age 18, and 10 percent of girls are married before age 15. Child marriage threatens girls' lives and health, and it limits their future prospects.

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Protecting the Rights of Africa's Women and Girls - SDG Media Zone, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

As we continue to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Fwanda, we take a look at the dangers of hate speech in the context of the African continent, and the lessons the world can learn from Rwanda.

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Addressing the Dangers of Hate Speech - SDG Media Zone, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

Repositioning nature as an economic asset that can form the basis for sustainable development.

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Climate Financing for a Sustainable Future - SDG Media Zone, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

The panel will discuss how Africa's debt challenges prevent the continent from progressing towards many of the Sustainable Development Goals, and how domestic resource mobilization can be a catalyst for Africa's development.

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Addressing Africa's Debt Challenge - SDG Media Zone, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

Adenike Oladosu is an eco-feminist, climate justice activist, eco-reporter and founder of ILeadClimate. She also leads Fridays for Future Nigeria (@FridaysNigeria).

S1-Episode 3: African Youth and the Climate Crisis

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Dr. Bernhard Ogutu is the Chief Research Officer with the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the founding President of the East African Chapter of the Association of the Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

S1-Episode 2: Historic Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough

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Dr Kategekwa (Uganda), a trade law expert who is one of the architects of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

S1-Episode 1: African Continental Free Trade Area

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