January 18
Africa: Revolutionist Returnees - Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom
How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history Read more »
January 11
Zimbabwe: Pan-African Parliament President Calls for Peace and Unity
We want the Pan-American Parliament to be a parliament of the people Read more »
January 04
Africa: 2024 - a Year of Cautious Hope for African Economies Facing Worldwide Challenges
The continent's economic growth is expected to inch up to 3.5 per cent Read more »
January 03
Africa: Artificial intelligence Expert Warns of 'Digital Colonization' in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Africa: Inclusion of Women and Land Rights As an Avenue to Accelerate the AfCFTA
Collective action in the form of women's groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land Read more »
Africa: 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… Read more »
Africa: 2023 Has Been a Year of Enormous Suffering, Violence, and Climate Chaos. 2024 Must Be a Year for Rebuilding Trust and Restoring Hope.
Secretary-General's message for New Year 2024 Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: Could Angola Become Africa's Logistics Hub?
Yes, according to Catarino Fontes Pereira, head of Angolan logistics regulatory agency Read more »
December 10, 2023
Africa: Celebrating 75 Years of Human Rights
African youth reshaping human rights on the on the continent Read more »
December 07, 2023
Angola: Angola's Small Businesses Drive Economic Growth
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy. In Angola, people are determined to shift away from oil dependency, which currently constitutes nearly… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Africa's Top Six Priorities At COP28
Finance leads in Africa's asks at the ongoing global climate talks in Dubai Read more »
Angola: How Angola Is Transforming Its Economy Through Commerce
A conversation with Amadeu de Jesus Leitão Nunes, Angola's Secretary of State for Commerce Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: Impact of Under-Funding Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
A new UN report shows that women and girls are not receiving nearly enough medical and non-medical support to deal with gender-based violence because only a negligent 0.2% of total… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Is Africa Making the Most Out of the Climate Negotiations?
COP28 - the annual ritual of global climate change negotiations among countries, is here with us. What is in it for Africa this year? Read more »
Africa: African Women On the Frontline of Peacekeeping
Ahead of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana (5 to 6 December), we look at the indispensable role of women peacekeepers from Africa who are defying gender norms to… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Extraction of Minerals Needed for Green Energy Must Be 'Sustainable and Just', Says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday announced his plan to set up a panel aimed to ensure the move from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is just,… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Africa: Africa Day At COP28 to Focus On Financing Climate Action and Green Growth
2 Dec will be Africa Day under the theme 'Scaling up Financing for Climate Action and Green Growth in Africa" Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: Africa At COP28 - Africa's Great Blue Wall: Delivering Climate-Positive Growth Through the Blue Economy
Mobilizing financing for such ambitious projects that provides climate adaptation and sustainable use of marine resources is key Read more »
November 29, 2023
Angola: Angola's Young Entrepreneurs 'Empretecos' On a Mission to Transform Their Country
A unique training programme - EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Elite Kenyan Marathoner Championing Battle Against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo founded Tirop's Angels foundation in memory of fellow athlete Agnes Tirop Read more »
Ghana: As Ministers Gather in Ghana, We Must Strengthen UN Peacekeeping As an Essential Multilateral Tool for Peace
At a time of global turmoil and division, the international community is preparing to seize the opportunity to reaffirm its political support and collective commitment to United… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Pursuing Sustainable Solutions to Africa's Economic Challenges
In his first interview as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Claver Gatete spoke with Africa Renewal's Kingsley… Read more »
Africa: Policy, Economic Reforms Key for Africa's Industrialisation Revolution
Economic Commission for Africa Director says government commitment and homegrown solutions will boost AfCFTA Read more »
Angola: Varsity Head Paving Way for More Women in Top Jobs
Prof. Virginia Lacerda Quartim is the dean of José Eduardo dos Santos University in Huambo Province Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: World Diabetes Day 2023 - Need for Equitable Access to Care for People With TB and Diabetes
People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing TB and are more likely to experience poor treatment outcomes, including death Read more »