August 22, 2022
Africa: In the Race Against #AfricaClimateCrisis, There's Still Hope - Five Reasons Why
The current drought in Eastern Africa is causing extreme levels of food insecurity affecting over 50 million people this year. Billed by FAO as "a climatic event not seen in at… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Africa: Guterres - World Humanitarian Day Salutes 'The Best of Humanity'
The hundreds of thousands of aid workers globally who dedicate their lives to assist people in need represent "the best in humanity", UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Africa: Holding Onto Hope As We Mark #WorldHumanitarianDay2022
Let's recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: UN, AU Prepare for 2022 Africa Amnesty Month - September
People who voluntarily surrender their illicit weapons and ammunition will not be arrested or prosecuted Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: Fintech, Other Knowledge-Intensive Services Could Drive Africa's Prosperity, Boost Inclusion
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies Read more »
Africa: Empowering Women to Boost Africa's Water Security
As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health Read more »
August 05, 2022
Africa: Boosting Intra-African Trade Will Power Post-Covid-19 Recovery and Foster Food Security
International Trade Centre's 'One Trade Africa' is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities Read more »
August 03, 2022
Africa: Calling Record Profits From Oil and Gas 'Immoral', UN Secretary-General Urges Support to Most Vulnerable, Transition to Renewables
Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions Read more »
August 01, 2022
Africa: A Young Population, Innovation and Technology Will Transform Africa
-- Says Ismail Badjie, Founder & CEO of Innovarx Global Health Read more »
July 28, 2022
Africa: I Went Into the Government With Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation
Morissanda Kouyaté, co-winner of the 2020 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize was in New York to receive his prize on 18 July, Nelson Mandela International Day.… Read more »
Africa: Amid Global Crises, Africa Has Opportunities for Innovative Development Financing
Ambassador Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande is the first female Malawi Permanent Representative to the United Nations headquarters in New York. She spoke to Africa Renewal's Franck… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Africa: Jobs and Climate Action Are Top Priorities of Young People in Africa
Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Envoy on Youth Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: Crowdfunding Emerging As Financing Source for Entrepreneurs
Crowdfunding platforms also lower cost barriers for investors Read more »
July 20, 2022
Africa: Unctad Urges African Countries to Rethink Export Diversification to Survive Economic Shocks
The continent's free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Africa: New Roadmap Sets Out Nine Priority Actions for the Implementation of the Ocean Decade in Africa
Building on a robust participatory process initiated in 2018, the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap provides a coordinated framework for ocean science planning and uptake, and a… Read more »
September 21, 2020
Africa: Beyond the Year of Return - Africa and the Diaspora Must Forge Closer Ties
- Ghana Mission in Washington DC Read more »
September 07, 2006
Africa: Boosting Continent's Farm Yields
Emily Miyanda is luckier than most farmers in hunger-plagued Zambia. With 6 hectares of irrigated land only a dozen kilometres from the capital, Ms. Miyanda produces maize and… Read more »