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March 2024

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

African DescentEpsy Alejandra Campbell Barr, Chair of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, emphasizes the need for African descendants and Africans to collaborate in addressing common challenges
Veronica Jakarasi, Chief Director, Climate and Meteorological Services of Zimbabwe

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes
Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation.

Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation

Women in PoliticsThe latest report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) show how different regions in the world have improved women representation. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest improvement among all regions on women’s parliamentary representation in 2023
A woman assesses damage to her home caused by tropical storm Filipo in Morrumbene district, Inhambane province, Mozambique.

In conflict-hit Mozambique, a tropical storm warns of hunger – and the next cyclone

Humanitarian AidThe World Food Programme requires urgent funds to respond to displacement caused by conflict in the north as climate change wreaks havoc in the south
Prof. Virginia Lacerda Quartim

Angola: Varsity head paving way for more women in top jobs

AngolaProf. Virginia Lacerda Quartim is the dean of José Eduardo dos Santos University in Huambo Province.
Panelist at the discussion on WPS.

Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Women Peace and SecurityGhanaian women push for an increase and strengthening of the meaningful participation of women peacekeepers as they explore the WPS agenda.
A woman.

Empowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone

Gender Empowermentyouth— A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
A female.

Artificial intelligence and Africa

Artificial IntelligenceExperts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities
A man asks a question.

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

African DevelopmentGreen bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes.
a woman

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

Sustainable Development GoalsWangari Maathai— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
Closing Remarks by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 56th session of the Economic Commission for Africa and Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Broaden national tax base for more resources, African countries told

UNECA’s Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending.
Diallo Sumbry

Revolutionist returnees: Fulfilling dreams, finding freedom

GenealogyAfrican Americans have a long history of going back to the motherland.
Door of no return in Ouidah, Benin.

Reflecting on the brutal Transatlantic Slave Trade

AfricaUnited Nations25 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.