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UN, AU prepare for 2022 Africa Amnesty Month—September
People who voluntarily surrender their illicit weapons and ammunition will not be arrested or prosecuted
Empowering women to boost Africa’s water security
As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
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
Boosting intra-African trade will power post-COVID-19 recovery and foster food security
International Trade Centre’s ‘One Trade Africa’ is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities
Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by almost ten years
The sharp rise during the past two decades is a testament to the region’s drive for improved health and well-being of the population.
Calling record profits from oil and gas amid global energy crisis “immoral”, UN Secretary-General urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables
Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions
A young population, innovation and technology will transform Africa
— Says Ismail Badjie, Founder & CEO of Innovarx Global Health
UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right
The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
Amid global crises, Africa has opportunities for innovative development financing
Agnes Chimbiri-Molande, Permanent Representative of Malawi to the United Nations
I went into the government with fight against female genital mutilation
—Says Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s foreign minister and 2020 UN Mandela Prize winner
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