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 »

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 »

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 »

Angola: Angola At the UN - Diversifying Angola's Economy to Boost Trade Exports

Amb. Francisco José da Cruz explains how promoting domestic production and consumption will create more jobs and boost incomes Read more »

Africa: Migration Can Boost Trade and Regional Integration Under the AfCFTA

African governments are embracing migration as an opportunity for development, integration and trade Read more »

Africa: Using Education to Develop a New Social Contract for Africa

Advocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world Read more »

Africa: Call to Improve Jobs for Youth in Africa

Creating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education Read more »

Africa: Inclusive Peacebuilding - Empowering Women As Agents of Peace

We need the voices of women at the table, not as victims but as stakeholders in society Read more »

Africa: Solidarity Fund Needed for Africa's Sustainability Transitions

It is time for Africa to turn a new development page and for the global community to support it Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Vaccinate 7.7 Million Girls Against Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer

This is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44 years Read more »

Africa: 'Transforming4Trade' Will Reshape African Economies - Interview

Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi Read more »

Benin: UN Extends Aid to Refugees in Benin

School kits, fertilizer, medicines, household items, sanitary pads donated Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Working to End Poverty, Hunger By 2027

The country's 'Decent Life Initiative' addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development Read more »

Sierra Leone: Fighting Gender-Based Violence and Early Marriages

At the just-concluded UN General Assembly (UNGA78), Ms. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone actively engaged in a series of gender-empowerment events. Her… Read more »

Nigeria: I Want Every Child to Be Passionate About Education

-- says internationally acclaimed Nigerian DJ Cuppy on International Day of Peace Read more »

Africa: Reform or Rupture' Says Guterres, Calling for Multilateralism to Be Remade for the 21st Century

Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is "becoming unhinged" and underscored the United Nations' raison d'être, to resolve global crises… Read more »

Africa: Using the Creatives to Boost Intra-African Trade

Youth on the move to tap AfCFTA trade opportunities across the continent Read more »

Africa: SDG Summit Launches New Phase of Accelerated Action On Development

World leaders agree to take immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries Read more »

Africa: How the UN SDG Summit Aims to Transform the World

The centrepiece of the UN General Assembly's 2023 high-level week, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, will see world leaders gather in New York on Monday for two… Read more »

Zambia: Hope for Zambia's Path to Sustainable Development

In 2015, Zambia as part of all the 193 United Nations (UN) Members States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »

Africa: Nairobi Declaration At Climate Summit Pushes for More Climate Action

The Declaration will be the basis for Africa's common position in COP 28 and beyond Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Prioritizes Climate Action to Mitigate Natural Disasters

At risk of flooding are 372 out of the country's 744 local government areas Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Four Ways the Continent Can Influence the Global Climate Agenda

The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) is set to take place from September 4-6 in Nairobi, Kenya, amid climate challenges and opportunities. The confluence of climate shocks, nature loss,… Read more »