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 »
November 13, 2023
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 »
November 11, 2023
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 »
November 03, 2023
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 »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Call to Improve Jobs for Youth in Africa
Creating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education Read more »
November 01, 2023
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 »
October 25, 2023
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 »
October 24, 2023
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 »
October 17, 2023
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 »
October 15, 2023
Benin: UN Extends Aid to Refugees in Benin
School kits, fertilizer, medicines, household items, sanitary pads donated Read more »
