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Op-Eds
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
Exploring Africa's educational journey: from historical triumphs to modern challenges. Reshaping the continent's future through innovative education.
Accelerating Africa’s Journey Towards a Prosperous Future
Bold Steps Towards Unity, Peace, and Prosperity in the Second Decade of Agenda 2063
Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Empowering Artisanal Mining: A Future of Sustainability and Prosperity for All
Kwibuka30: Learning from the past, safeguarding the future against genocide
Remembering those whose futures were taken away, and those at risk across the world today
AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women
Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
Shifting the development paradigm in Angola
The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The United Nations Is not leaving the Sudan
What is the United Nations doing for the Sudanese?” This is a question I am often asked when I meet people inside and outside of the Sudan. And it is an important one.
Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth
Women’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits.
“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area
Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
Building on the resilience and power of older persons
Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons