Africa Renewal: December 2021
Climate Change
5 ways Africa can prepare for COP27
— Jean-Paul Adam, Director of Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Division at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
COP26: Landmark $500 million agreement launched to protect the DR Congo’s forest
Forest loss in the DRC is exacerbated by extreme poverty, mainly due to a growing population lacking livelihoods.
Economic Development
Africa’s Free Trade Area to boost the creative industry, generate jobs for the youth
These include visual and performing arts, crafts, cultural festivals, photography, music, dance, film, fashion, video games, digital animation, publishing, architecture, and more.
Culture and Education
Swahili gaining popularity globally
Africa welcomes UNESCO’s designation of 7 July as Kiswahili Language Day
Africa’s creative industries on the move, breaking barriers
First ever Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit showcases Africans leveraging and generating new opportunities in ‘CreaTech’ – where creativity meets technology.
Health
Botswana: First high-burden country to reach key milestone in elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission
Country demonstrates that an AIDS-free generation is possible, says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.
COVID-19 vaccines: AU, Africa CDC and COVAX call on donors and manufacturers to accelerate access
Joint statement on actions needed from 1 January 2022 on dose donations to African countries.
16 Days of Activism
Ending violence against women: Layla from Morocco shares her story
Believing the voices of survivors.
Women’s empowerment
Innovative tools helping grassroots women access land in Africa
Women groups, cooperatives, lobbying and mapping help navigate land issues.
Podcast
