Africa Renewal: May 2021
Cover Story
Africa Dialogue Series: Harnessing culture for development
Africa’s rich culture should go beyond artistic decorations, music or dance and showcase a strong set of values that embrace change, generate innovations and to contribute to the world.
Economic Development
Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution
In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.
How women in mining sector could benefit from AfCFTA
Free trade will help develop value chains and skills, especially for small-scale women miners.
FAO: Agriculture will make or break free African trade
Changing agricultural food systems could unlock Africa's potential
Health
Togo: Using digital tools to fight COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable
Government uses tech to contact trace, send money to the poor during lockdown, and now for vaccination rollout.
Malaria vaccine offers hope in fight against the killer disease
How a pilot vaccine initiative is working in Malawi.
Helping Mozambique overcome crises
Country faces health, humanitarian, climate and economic challenges.
Culture and Education
How podcasting is taking Africa by storm
A vibrant Africa-centered social media platform is bringing African voices together.
Black women photographers shine in new global network
Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.
Climate Change
Climate Action for people and planet: The time is now
This Earth Day and over the crucial months ahead, let’s rise together to this moment.
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