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Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa

African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
ByAdam Elhiraika

Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa

On this Africa Day of School Feeding, what are some of the ways we can fund these programmes?
ByDarlington Tshuma

Lead poisoning: the persistent threat from mismanaged waste

In excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children.
ByAngélique Umutesi Muhavani, Alexander Mangwiro

Youth-led digital innovations reshaping North Africa’s development

From Fintech to AI, the region is leveraging technology to bridge gaps, foster inclusivity, and accelerate progress towards the SDGs.
ByKhouloud Ben Mansour Baghouri

Connectivity for everyone is key to Africa’s growth and prosperity

Bridging the current digital divide requires a combination of policy and regulatory interventions, matched with meaningful investment.
ByDr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava

COP29: Africa’s negotiating strategy must build on past lessons

A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs.
ByBitsat Yohannes-Kassahun

Innovative financing to unlock Africa’s Blue Economy

Countries can leverage on creative financial tools such as debt swaps, green bonds, blues bonds, and others, to unlock resources needed to protect marine ecosystems, drive economic growth, and support climate adaptation.
ByJean-Paul Adam

Financing Nature

One city demonstrates how to effectively restore and protect its rivers using nature-based solutions.
ByRazan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Bogolo Kenewendo

Unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth

Why technical and vocational education and training is essential for equipping young Africans with the skills needed for a thriving society.
ByNardos Bekele-Thomas, Snorre Westgaard

Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace

The urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
ByParfait Onanga-Anyanga