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 »
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: 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 »
Congo-Kinshasa: You Will Succeed If You Believe in Your Dream - Fintech Founder
Meet Félix Maroy, Founder and CEO FYATU, a Congolese fintech company 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 15, 2022
Africa: Africa Gains As WTO Delivers Breakthrough Deals
"Geneva Package" includes deals on fish, intellectual property rights waiver and food security Read more »
July 13, 2022
Africa: Green Hydrogen - a Viable Option for Transforming Africa's Energy Sector
Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: The World Is Burning. We Need a Renewables Revolution
The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Tanzania: Ocean More Turbulent Than Decades Ago, Says Tanzanian Fisherman #AfricaClimateCrisis
Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman Read more »
June 07, 2022
Zambia: Zambia's Cycling City
In Chipata, now nicknamed 'Amsterdam', cycling is transit and livelihood Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Green Bonds to Serve Africa's Sustainable Investment Needs
Green bonds to serve Africa's sustainable investment needs; Innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: UN Global Compact Launches New Hub for Africa
Abuja Hub will mobilize, accelerate and scale-up responsible business across Africa Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Guterres in Senegal - 'Triple Crisis' in Africa Aggravated By War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is aggravating a "triple food, energy and financial crisis," across Africa, according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Read more »
May 10, 2022
Africa: New CEO of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Assumes Office
Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas is the first woman to lead the AU agency. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Africa: Zambia and DRC Sign Cooperation Agreement to Manufacture Electric Batteries
The initiative will help develop battery value chain and create jobs. Read more »
May 05, 2022
Mozambique: "Today I Am a Financially Stable Woman"
How business start-up kits are changing lives in Mozambique. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: COP27 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Africa
Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, says it's time for climate justice for Africa. Read more »
April 21, 2022
Africa: Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
While Africa is yet to fully recover from the socio-economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses another major threat to the global economy… 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 »