Africa Renewal: June 2023
Digital
Guardrails Urgently Needed to Contain “Clear and Present Global Threat” of Online Mis- and Disinformation and Hate Speech, says UN Secretary-General
Policy brief puts forward framework for concerted global response through a Code of Conduct for information integrity on digital platforms
Health
Sudan: Women and girls hit hard by attacks on health
UN agencies warn that health facilities in several states, including the Darfurs, are facing critical shortages of medical supplies
Gender
Young marine pilot leading the way for African women in maritime
Meet Elizabeth Marami, Kenya’s first female marine pilot
Sustainable Development Goals
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join UN Water Convention
As both a mid-stream and downstream country, transboundary water cooperation is crucial for Namibia and the region’s water security
Climate Change
Transforming Africa’s Food Systems: the challenges and opportunities
—A Conversation with Ibrahim Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy
Youth
Youth Rising project offering courses in carpentry to revitalize sector
Rebuilding the carpentry profession In Liberia
Human Rights
Hate is taught: it can be fought
A new initiative ‘The Game Plan’ by the UN and partners will help counter Hate Speech through engagement with Sports
Environment
Plastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone
Beach clean-ups among efforts to tackle the issue, more awareness needed
Refugees & Migrants
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