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Africa’s rich culture can be a strong foundation for economic progress
António GuterresOn this Africa Day, I renew my call to developed nations to stand in solidarity with Africa.
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Human Capital: culture and heritage unleashing the potential
Office of the Special Adviser on AfricaA video conversation with academics.
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Viral Facts Africa initiative to combat dangerous health misinformation
WHOTracking the focus of misinformation circulating on social media is difficult, but African fact-checking organizations say they have debunked more than 1300 misleading reports since the onset of the pandemic.
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What’s in an African cabbage? A lot, says researcher
Economic Commission for AfricaSylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya) talks about her doctoral research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
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Tackling one of Africa’s greatest enemies – drought
Economic Commission for AfricaSusan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
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Africa can take a shot at own COVID-19 vaccine
Economic Commission for AfricaCountries need to invest in research and ratify African Medicines Agency treaty to regulate manufacture of home-grown medical products.
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Using Artificial Intelligence to transform agriculture in Africa
Economic Commission for AfricaFatoumata Thiam (from Senegal) talks about her groundbreaking research that assesses energy efficiency in irrigation networks.
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Grammy Awards 2021: Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy wins global award
Damilola AdewumiDamini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, won the Best Global Music Album award for his album ‘Twice as Tall’, a first for a Nigerian as a solo artist.
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Africa’s post-COVID-19 recovery: a race or a marathon?
Economic Commission for AfricaThe list of efforts countries will have to make to mitigate the pandemic impact is very long.
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