November 21, 2022
Africa: A Call for African Businesses to Join Global Public Procurement Market
United Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Africa: Tackling Emerging Anti-Malarial Drug Resistance in Africa
A new WHO strategy builds on lessons learned from past global plans and complements existing strategies Read more »
November 12, 2022
Africa: The World Expects COP27 to Be Solutions Focused - and It Will
Elena Panova is the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt charged with coordinating the UN system development activities in the country. She has been heavily involved in… Read more »
Africa: 20 Young African Entrepreneurs Bag $100,000 Each to Boost Their Climate Adaptation Businesses
Twenty young Africans whose enterprises offer innovative solutions that foster climate change adaptation and resilience have each received $100,000 awards for winning the 2022-2023… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: Why Top Companies Are Backing the Climate Fight
CEOs of 55 African businesses with a combined revenue of $150 billion on 9 November 2022, released a statement committing to climate action. The UN Global Compact helped rally… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: Global Leaders Urged to Scale Up Support for the Great Blue Wall Initiative
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: Millions Pledged At Africa Adaptation Acceleration Event at COP27
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025 Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Bloomberg, Seforall Announce Plan to Accelerate Energy Transition in Developing Countries
Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects Read more »
Africa: Young Africans At COP27 Say They Want Action, Not Words
'Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it' - Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: 'Africa's COP' Should Not Neglect Continent's Concerns #AfricaClimateCrisis
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument Read more »
November 01, 2022
Africa: Energy - Africa's Stand At COP27
To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: A Just Transition to Renewable Energy Future in Africa
South Africa's plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: 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 Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: Intra-Regional Trade Can Reduce Conflicts in Africa
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: African Health Ministers Take Steps to Curb Ebola Disease Outbreak
Ministers of Health and government representatives from 9 African countries today agreed on joint measures to stop the potential spread of the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Young Innovators and Advocates On the Climate Crisis - and Our Best Hope to Address It
Record-breaking heat waves. Deadly storms. Mega-droughts on every continent. Read more »
Africa: 'Enslaved' Episode Blends Live Action and Historical Research
British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch helping unearth more on slave trade Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Sustainable Future - Equipping Young Researchers, Innovators to Work for Climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa's agri-food systems and generate significant benefits Read more »
October 19, 2022
Africa: Basketball Africa League - Linking African Teams to the NBA
Beyond the game, using sports for gender equality and climate action Read more »
October 10, 2022
Africa: Ongoing Regional Infrastructure Will Boost Free Trade in Africa
In Part 2 of the interview with Africa Renewal's Kingsley Ighobor, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina says investments in inter-state roads,… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Global Africa Business Initiative Inspires Business, Political, and Cultural Leaders to Advance Equitable Growth for the Continent
Part of UN General Assembly week, UN Global Compact initiative sparks new strategies for African development and business Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: New Report Outlines How Digital Finance Can Drive Women's Economic Empowerment in Africa
A new report reveals persistent barriers in the digital finance sector that limit women's economic empowerment in Africa, while recommending policy responses to overcome them. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative Takes Off, Set to Ease and Boost Intra-African Trade
8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area's preferential terms in step towards One African Market Read more »
October 11, 2022
Africa: How the Islamic Development Bank Is Financing Projects in Africa
- Mansur Muhtar, Vice President, Islamic Development Bank Read more »
August 22, 2022
Africa: Calling for Just, Well-Financed Climate Action in Africa
Green economy can be impetus for growth and development Read more »