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May 2024

Africa’s Economic Sovereignty: The time is now for African-Led Solutions

Africa’s Economic Sovereignty: The time is now for African-Led Solutions

Tropical forest in Africa.

New revenue streams: Using Africa’s vast renewable energy and natural resources for premium carbon credits

carbonVoluntary carbon market could reach $10–$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80.
Project participants learn to install a modern beehive in Bailundo, Angola.

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

AngolaEmpretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
Mangrove in the Loitoktok District, Kenya.

Protecting Africa's wetlands is key to combating biodiversity loss

WetlandsFrom grassroots to global: Involving multiple stakeholders could enhance biodiversity governance and speed progress.
Africa Renewal’s webinar featuring Africa’s leading young female entrepreneurs.

Bridging the Gender Digital Gap in Africa

Africa Renewal’s webinar featuring Africa’s leading young female entrepreneurs.
Maryam Bukar Hassan

Amplifying the message of peace through poetry

peacebuildingI use my voice to champion social justice, such as girl-child rights, maternal health, and peace
Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo

Colonel Léa Yangongo: Inspiring women to join and thrive in the military in the Central African Republic

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Secretary-General António Guterres (centre) attends the official opening of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).

New 10-Year Plan offers lifeline to small islands developing states

Small Island Developing StatesGlobal community commits to resilient economies and climate action at SIDS Conference.
a farmer

In Southern Africa, El Niño drought leaves a trail of scorched harvests and hunger

MalawiZambiaWorld Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio delivers the keynote address at the inaugural African regional conference on Autonomous Weapons Systems.

Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa

Sierra LeoneAmbassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
Major Ahlem Douzi is presented with the United Nations Trailblazer Award by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray at a special ceremony.

Justice officer from DR Congo mission wins UN Trailblazer award

MONUSCOThe UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Douzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
A student.

The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities

youthExploring Africa's educational journey: from historical triumphs to modern challenges. Reshaping the continent's future through innovative education.
Mr. Claver Gatete, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the ECA, welcomes Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, at the start of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10).

Reforming global financial structures: Paving the way for financing for sustainable development in Africa

sustainable developmentLeaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent’s message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York

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