Health
Laying foundation for digital revolution in Africa’s food systems
The Africa Agriculture Status Report says digital technologies will address inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability
Climate Change
Start-ups powering up Africa’s solar energy ecosystem
They are increasingly offering advanced energy solutions to the majority of people across Africa facing blackouts, brownouts and poor electricity supply
Trade
Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth
Women’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits
Economic Development
Inclusion of Women and Land Rights as an avenue to accelerate the AfCFTA
Collective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
Economic Development
Transforming4Trade
Working with local governments to change lives for the better
Economic Development
How Angola is transforming its economy through commerce
A conversation with Amadeu de Jesus Leitão Nunes, Angola’s Secretary of State for Commerce
Sustainable development
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
Economic Development
‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies
Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
Youth
Market research is key to success for young entrepreneurs
Julie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
Youth
How we created Burundi’s first drone
A young innovator turns his newfound technology skills into a pioneering solution for farmers
Women’s empowerment
Empowering women through bee project in Angola
An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.
Economic Development
Africa Dialogue Series 2023 underway
Online events ongoing but in-person activities scheduled for later in New York
Gender
Rwandan woman develops App to boost agriculture
The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation
Free Trade Area
AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area
Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
Trade
UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas
Climate Change
Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
Economic Development
How the Islamic Development Bank is financing projects in Africa
- Mansur Muhtar, Vice President, Islamic Development Bank
Economic Development
Fintech, other knowledge-intensive services could drive Africa’s prosperity, boost inclusion
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies
Economic Development
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts Africa
An opportunity to build resilient, inclusive Food Systems in Africa.
Environment
UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
Climate Change
Bringing degraded African land back to life
How combining new technology and traditional knowledge harvests rain and restores land
Economic Development
Farmers in Malawi receive cash in one of the largest insurance payouts in Africa
WFP has paid more than 65,000 farming households in Malawi
Economic Development
New Pan-African payments system provides big relief for African traders
The launch of PAPSS will save $5 billion yearly and boost intra-African trade
Economic Development
Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture
New financing and land policies help to spark interest and innovation.
Economic empowerment
Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity
A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.
Empowerment
Tackling one of Africa’s greatest enemies – drought
Susan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
Empowerment
What’s in an African cabbage? A lot, says researcher
Sylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya) talks about her doctoral research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
Empowerment
Using Artificial Intelligence to transform agriculture in Africa
Fatoumata Thiam (from Senegal) talks about her groundbreaking research that assesses energy efficiency in irrigation networks.
Empowerment
Unlocking the true potential of ‘false banana'
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
Empowerment
History made as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala picked to head WTO
The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position
Economic Development
Mario Mendes: What I learned from my fish farming in rural Angola
"I had to build trust with the community first" — Mr. Mendes, 35, owner of Frutos da Lagoa.
Free Trade Area
Digital trade is the next big thing in Africa
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
Interview
Africans can do business with the UN
— Christian Saunders, UN Assistant Secretary-General, Supply Chain Management
Business
Young South Africans investing in lucrative renewable energy sector
Pele Energy Group joins the league of independent power producers
Also
Building an efficient road network
Public-private partnerships hold the key to regional infrastructure
Also
How to boost trade within Africa
Lower barriers and diversify production
Also
Making African integration a reality
New strategies aim for public involvement, practical results
Also
African economies show an upturn
But performance remains vulnerable and uneven, reports ECA
Also
What Doha means for Africa
Compromises at WTO trade talks bring some gains, but at an uncertain cost
Also
New WTO proposals stir controversy
“Singapore issues” could undermine local enterprises in Africa
Also
Brazil repaying its 'debt' to Africa
President's tour of Southern Africa strengthens South-South ties
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Also
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
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Also
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
Also
Using trade to boost Africa’s industrialization
Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth
Also
AGOA: The US–Africa trade dilemma
Has the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act run its course?
Also
West Africa: New railway network aims to boost inter-regional trade
Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo
Also
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes
— Carlos Lopes
Also
Inequality clouds growing economy
Angola needs to diversify its oil economy
Also
Political stability remains a challenge
— Babacar Gaye
Also
Peace in South Sudan critical to regional stability
Continued fighting worries regional leaders
Also
Chinese yuan penetrates African markets
Could it be the next global reserve currency?
Trade
Africa wants equal partners
— Maged Abdelaziz
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Trade
Africa’s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region’s economy
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Trade
Africa’s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region’s economy
Trade
Raw deal for African women traders
Unfriendly trade policies cripple progress
and
Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
— Arancha González
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Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
— Arancha González
Trade
Intra-Africa trade: Going beyond political commitments
Progress will come when agreements are implemented
Cover Story
Trade between two unequal partners
Africa and Europe search for an elusive agreement
Infrastructure
There is energy momentum in Africa
— Kandeh Yumkella
Infrastructure
Light at the end of the tunnel
Much ado over Africa’s power sector
Cover Story
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
Also
Reaching for new heights
Information and communications technology takes agriculture to a new level in Zimbabwe
Good Governance
Giving back to society
African philanthropists push for prosperity
Also
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions
Departments
Africa Wired
Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
Departments
Africa Watch
Ethiopia plans Africa’s biggest dam
Web Feature
Somali diaspora’s remittances cast a lifeline
Interview with money transfer chief executive
Cover Story
China in the heart of Africa
Opportunities and pitfalls in a rapidly expanding relationship
Also
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
Also
What went wrong? Lessons from Malawi’s food crisis
Autocracy and aid dependency killed an agriculture success story
Web Feature
‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president
Exclusive interview with James Alix Michel
Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
Economic empowerment
Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana
Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing
Africa’s booming economies
Private equity: new cash for expanding businesses
Funds target capital-hungry companies in Africa
Africa’s booming economies
Harnessing African stock exchanges to promote growth
Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
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Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
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Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
Africa’s booming economies
Beyond mining taxes, to development
Contracts must benefit communities and promote economic linkages
Cover Story
African economies capture world attention
But huge challenges still lie ahead
Audio
Young entrepreneurs group hopes to have big impact in Ghana
Interview with Moses Kanduri, Vice President of AYE, Association of Young Entrepreneurs in Ghana
Also
Dialing for cash: mobile transfers expand banking
In Africa, cross-border remittances by phone overcome bank limits
NEPAD at 10
NEPAD on the ground
Concrete action in five key areas
NEPAD at 10
‘A common vision for agriculture-led growth’
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning
Also
Africa's least developed: lands of opportunity
At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid
Cover Story
Foreign investors eye African consumers
Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest
MDGs and beyond
Anchor the MDGs to economic progress, Africans say
Summit hears calls for more job creation, investment
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Also
Africa needs a strategy for ‘emerging partners’
Report assesses growing ties with China and other Southern economies
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Also
Africa needs a strategy for ‘emerging partners’
Report assesses growing ties with China and other Southern economies
Also
Is Africa’s land up for grabs?
Foreign acquisitions: some opportunities, but many see threats
Also
Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters
Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast
Also
Mobilizing money at the grass roots
Self-help groups in Kenya boost domestic savings and investment
Also
Africa braces for global shockwaves
Growth slows, but Africa’s economies are now more resilient
Also
Banking on African women
Loan guarantees and private partners improve access
Also
Trading from Cape to Cairo
Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent
Also
Africa secures new Southern partners
Controversy over aid, investment from China and India
Cover Story
A harvest of hope for African farmers
Malawi subsidies stimulate a bumper crop
Also
Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals
Also
Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash
Most climate change projects bypass continent
Also
Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals
NEPAD in action
Spurring business to invest in Africa’s future
NEPAD encourages African private sector engagement
Also
A bank in every African pocket?
Mobile phones expand access to financial services
Also
Women push onto Africa’s agenda
NEPAD responds to advocates for women’s rights
Also
Big leap in China-Africa ties
Beijing offers continent more aid, trade and business
NEPAD in action
Boosting African farm yields
More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD
NEPAD in action
Is cassava Africa’s new staple food?
NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger
Also
Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability
Also
Loss of textile market costs African jobs
Diversification, efficiency hold key for economic recovery
Cover Story
Trade talks: where is the development?
In North and South, critics see “Doha round” as a run-around
Also
New barriers hinder African trade
Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export
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Focusing aid on Africa’s own priorities
More financing for Millennium Development Goals, but still far to go
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