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March 2021

FGMFemale Genital Mutiliation

— Survivors are leading the push to end female genital mutilation

Sustainable Development GoalsCOP

Despite a dip in greenhouse gas emissions caused by the pandemic, the world is still headed for global warming of more than 3°C this century.

MauritiusPollution

“From where we live, we could see that the MV Wakashio had run aground on the reefs,” says Bimsen Beeharry.

MauritiusPollution

— Amanda Serumaga, UNDP’s Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles.

Mozambiquegender-based violence (GBV)

The resource-rich land of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique has developed one of the continent’s most complex and layered crises.

WTOtrade

The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position

sustainable developmentWangari Maathai

— says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.

Free TradeAfCFTA

As Dr. Okonjo-Iweala takes office Africa seeks equitable COVID-19 vaccine access, support for free trade area, better market access and breaking of longstanding deadlocks.

womenGender Empowerment

Elbowed out of driving the motorcycle taxis, women own the business instead.

International Women's DayEconomic Recovery

— United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.

Africa COVID-19DigitalizationFor the continent’s recovery from the pandemic, harnessing innovation is crucial.