From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.

The CEO, Pan-African Agribusiness and Agroindustry Consortium (PanAAC) has hosted the continental Africa sub-regional SMEs dialogue.

The Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.

In advance of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit this September, the Food Systems Champions are rallying global communities and promoting dialogues for innovative, practical and sustainable solutions.

— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).

- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.

— Ambassador Ammo Aziza Baroud is the Permanent Representative of Chad to the UN in New York. She talks about her priorities and the importance of women’s empowerment.

— Daisy Masembe (Uganda)

— Julie Ako (Nigeria)

— Nkosi Kwanele (Zimbabwe)

— Kamva Namba (South Africa)

Rich countries hoard available and future vaccines, as poor countries wait.

Trading under the continental free trade agreement started on 1st Jan.

Despite the pandemic, most countries stuck to their polling schedules in 2020.

Pan-African TV subscription platform engages young creatives to fight fake information

— “Many thought policing was only for men. Not so.”

Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.

— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change

At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.

— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)

Young female writer raises awareness on the tensions between upholding public image and surviving domestic violence.

A mainstay of African fashion, the Ankara, wax hollandais or Kitenge fabric holds up a mirror to history.

— Aya Chebbi, African Union Youth Envoy

As COVID-19 spreads, so do fake news, conspiracy theories and doctored pictures and videos. Left unchecked, most of it is harmful and could lead to people ultimately losing their lives

— Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020

Re-opening economies, schools and borders is a tough balancing act

Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged

So far, more than half of African countries have reported cases

From akara to acarajé: Culinary traditions that bind Africa and its diaspora

Aviation expert on what airlines need to do to remain competitive

Local communities in search of lasting peace

The trumpet is a ‘cool’ instrument to unite people

The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.

World leaders attending the Climate Action Summit at the UN in New York in September 2019 to bring concrete, realistic plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Caribbean influence leaves its mark as popular Afro rhythms develop

—Togolese politician and former presidential candidate Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson

People flee as the UN calls for national reconciliation and durable solution

70 years since its adoption, the declaration has inspired liberation movements

Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences

Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences

Celebrating Dr. Denis Mukwege: Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2018

Twenty African countries to elect their leaders in 2018

A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers

The role of women in bringing and sustaining peace lauded globally

Scaling up drone manufacture for a global market

Naija beats topping international charts, but dividends are “scattered”

Training young African leaders can take societies to great heights

US threatens East Africa with AGOA expulsion

—François Louncény Fall

African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability

—Gilbert Houngbo

Essential small and medium-size enterprises need funding

African countries in dilemma over whether to leave or support the International Criminal Court

The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth

The North African country has now rejoined the African Union, having worked slowly but steadily to establish itself as a major economic force in sub-Saharan Africa.

UN panel calls for new global accords to make drugs cheaper

Ghana grapples with making health care universally accessible

Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region

— Stephen O’Brien

Impartial judges help strengthen the rule of law

Old friends explore new possibilities

Old friends explore new possibilities

— Nicholas Kay

Scaling up solar power to meet Africa’s energy needs

Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner

MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education

MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

— Ibrahim Mayaki

— Maged Abdelaziz

Local processing could boost revenue in Côte d’Ivoire

Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth

Seven other African countries; Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Central Africa Republic, the Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and Togo are set to hold elections in 2015

— Aeneas Chuma

The gender gap has narrowed, but progress is starting to stall

Food prices skyrocket as farmers abandon farms

Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo