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October 2022

COP27Climate financing

— Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

Mental HealthSuicide in Africa

Launched ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, campaign aims to reach 10 million people, galvanize support to increase focus and funding for mental health efforts.

Older persons

Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons

Free TradeCommerce

— Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank

economybanking

- Mansur Muhtar, Vice President, Islamic Development Bank

AfCFTA

8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area’s preferential terms in step towards One African Market

basketballBasketball Africa League

Beyond the game, using sports for gender equality and climate action

womenagricultureGreen alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
African DescentTransatlantic Trade

British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch helping unearth more on slave trade

Youth & Climate change

Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential

Tuberculosis

Ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East have further exacerbated the situation for vulnerable populations

tradeAfCFTA

Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas

climatetrade

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low