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Economic Development

Critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

debtSocial Protection Africa holds 30 per cent of the world's critical mineral reserves. The question is whether it will keep exporting raw wealth- or be able to finally capture the value itself.
Theophilus Delali Dumenyo and community members in the field demonstrating a climate monitoring device used by E-Organics to support precision farming and improve local decision making.
Youth

Theophilus Delali Dumenyo: Restoring farmer agency through climate intelligence

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Climate

Michael Nabieu: Empowering Sierra Leone’s next generation

How Michael Nabieu is mobilizing young people to strengthen food security and climate resilience in Sierra Leone and beyond.
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Human Rights

Combatting racism and dismantling structural inequalities within our societies

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Editor Picks

Mary and Melissa.
Human Rights

Mary Maker | Launching a new life from a refugee camp

Madina Kimaro stands with the young WASH ambassadors at Mtongani Primary School.
Climate

Madina Kimaro: Empowering young minds to protect the planet

Children watering a garden.
Climate

Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Mariam Solika
Climate

Mariam Solika: Empowering Young Voices Through Hope Driven Media

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Africa has the plans, but a decisive decade demands delivery

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Polycarp Otieno, Music Entrepreneur and Founding member of Sauti Sol – a Kenya Afro Pop band.

From studio to industry: Unlocking the job-creation power of Africa's creatives

Social ProtectionWith the sector projected to reach $200 billion by 2030, artists, entrepreneurs and policymakers at ADIF 2026 examined how investment can turn artistic talent into economic transformation
Woman farmers harvest tea leaves at a tea plantation in Nyaruguru, Kibeho District, Rwanda. Tea is one of Rwanda’s major agricultural export commodities.

Feeding Africa: Women farmers key to ending hunger

Social ProtectionBuilding resilient food systems in Africa begin with inclusive agriculture
Participants at a youth event in Addis.

Boosting women’s digital entrepreneurship in Burkina Faso, Congo, Ethiopia & Namibia

UNECA has launched a new initiative to equip women entrepreneurs with digital and financial skills while helping governments build more inclusive digital economies
Meeting with UN Inter-Agency Group on Youth (UNIAGY).

On the ground with Africa’s young changemakers

Youth & JobsSocial ProtectionLearning from Africa’s youth and renewing our promise to empower them as leaders
Technician repairing control panel.

Africa’s Fourth Industrial Decade: From political mandate to industrial transformation

Social ProtectiondebtThe UN has proclaimed 2026-2035 as the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV). What opportunities are there for Africa?
Gbotima farmers in Kenema District.

In Sierra Leone, a journey from the shadows of survival to the promise of opportunity

Social ProtectiondebtMoinjama Bockarie’s story shows how empowering women can help rebuild their lives and drive change
Fatima Zannah Mustapha

Building the Next Generation of Climate-Conscious Innovators

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Refugees participating in a community dialogue forum within the Dadaab refugee-hosting area.

Human rights in humanitarian action

Peace & SecurityUN Human Rights project transforms refugee camps into communities
Zebras graze under acacia trees with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kajiado County, Kenya.

Transforming climate challenges into opportunities

Climate actionAs the world marks World Environment Day, Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Africa Regional Office for the UN Environment Programme, highlights the urgent actions needed to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and unlock green opportunities for Africa's growing population.
Madina Kimaro stands with the young WASH ambassadors at Mtongani Primary School.

Madina Kimaro: Empowering young minds to protect the planet

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Children watering a garden.

Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Climate actionWhy water must be managed not as a crisis, but as Africa’s most strategic asset, and a catalyst for inclusive growth, climate resilience, and lasting peace