Africa’s chief climate negotiator: We must have tangible and actionable climate decisions for a successful COP27
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Africa Renewal: June 2022
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“Extreme weather events will be the new normal if global warming increases at current speed”
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Africa Renewal: September 2021
— Rondrotiana Barimalala, climate change researcher and contributing author to IPCC Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, on what it means for Africa.
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— Rondrotiana Barimalala, climate change researcher and contributing author to IPCC Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, on what it means for Africa.
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Now is the time to sprint if we want to end hunger, achieve other SDGs
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Africa Renewal: September 2021
— Dr. Jemimah Njuki, the Custodian for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 and a Food Systems Champion.
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— Dr. Jemimah Njuki, the Custodian for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 and a Food Systems Champion.
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We must tackle illicit weapons, ammunition in parts of Africa, globally
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Africa Renewal: September 2021
— Ambassador Martin Kimani, the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and Chair of the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States.
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— Ambassador Martin Kimani, the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and Chair of the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States.
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‘The biggest challenge is ableism, not my disability’
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Africa Renewal: August 2021
Meet lawyer Haben Girma, 33, a fierce advocate for disability rights
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Meet lawyer Haben Girma, 33, a fierce advocate for disability rights
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Africa Day at HLPF: Post-COVID-19 green recovery needs clean energy, nature-based solutions and digitalization
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Africa Renewal: July 2021
Recovery will be challenging without increased supply of vaccines across the continent.
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Recovery will be challenging without increased supply of vaccines across the continent.
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How Uber-style trucking business is changing long-haul transport in Africa
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Africa Renewal: July 2021
Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.
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Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.
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Food Systems Champion Mike Khunga, Malawi
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Africa Renewal: June 2021
From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.
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From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.
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Food Systems Champion Lucy Muchoki, Kenya
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The Executive Director, Pan-African Agribusiness and Agroindustry Consortium (PanAAC) has organized talks for South Africa in the SMEs region.
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The Executive Director, Pan-African Agribusiness and Agroindustry Consortium (PanAAC) has organized talks for South Africa in the SMEs region.
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Food Systems Champion Divine Ntiokam, Cameroon
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Africa Renewal: June 2021
The Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.
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The Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.
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Meet Africa’s food champions
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Africa Renewal: June 2021
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.
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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.
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‘Involve young officers in peacekeeping missions’
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Africa Renewal: June 2021
— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).
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— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).
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‘I like my work as a paratrooper’
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Africa Renewal: June 2021
- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
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- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
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Black women photographers shine in new global network
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Africa Renewal: May 2021
Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.
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Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.
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Chad at the UN: Determined to have African voices heard in international forums
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Africa Renewal: April 2021
— 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.
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— 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.
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‘Take responsibility for what you share on your phone’
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Africa Renewal: March 2021
— Daisy Masembe (Uganda)
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— Daisy Masembe (Uganda)
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‘If you wouldn’t drink dirty water, you shouldn’t share fake news’
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Africa Renewal: March 2021
— Julie Ako (Nigeria)
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— Julie Ako (Nigeria)
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‘You have to be responsible online’
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Africa Renewal: March 2021
— Nkosi Kwanele (Zimbabwe)
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— Nkosi Kwanele (Zimbabwe)
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‘Misinformation can be deadly’
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Africa Renewal: March 2021
— Kamva Namba (South Africa)
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— Kamva Namba (South Africa)
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COVID-19: African countries scramble for vaccines
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Africa Renewal: February 2021
Rich countries hoard available and future vaccines, as poor countries wait.
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Rich countries hoard available and future vaccines, as poor countries wait.
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Africa’s free trade area opens for business
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Africa Renewal: January 2021
Trading under the continental free trade agreement started on 1st Jan.
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Trading under the continental free trade agreement started on 1st Jan.
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Elections in Africa go on amid COVID-19
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Africa Renewal: January 2021
Despite the pandemic, most countries stuck to their polling schedules in 2020.
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Despite the pandemic, most countries stuck to their polling schedules in 2020.
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VERIFIED: MultiChoice Group joins global effort against COVID-19 misinformation
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Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
Pan-African TV subscription platform engages young creatives to fight fake information
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Pan-African TV subscription platform engages young creatives to fight fake information
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UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award 2020 runner-up: Superintendent Rebecca Nnanga of Cameroon
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Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
— “Many thought policing was only for men. Not so.”
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— “Many thought policing was only for men. Not so.”
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African Union 'Sauti' blog: 'Healing: An Endless Maze'
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Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
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Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
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Africa must be at the heart of climate negotiations
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Africa Renewal: October 2020
— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change
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— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change
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Four African countries at the founding of the UN in San Francisco in 1945
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Africa Renewal: October 2020
At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.
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At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.
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We must transform our food production and consumption patterns
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Africa Renewal: October 2020
— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)
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— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)
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Fighting the ‘domestic pandemic’: AU applauds Sauti blog entry on gender-based violence
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Africa Renewal: September 2020
Young female writer raises awareness on the tensions between upholding public image and surviving domestic violence.
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Young female writer raises awareness on the tensions between upholding public image and surviving domestic violence.
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African history told through fashionable printed clothing
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Africa Renewal: September 2020
A mainstay of African fashion, the Ankara, wax hollandais or Kitenge fabric holds up a mirror to history.
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A mainstay of African fashion, the Ankara, wax hollandais or Kitenge fabric holds up a mirror to history.
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“Jobs and food security are top priorities of young people in Africa”
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Africa Renewal: August 2020
— Aya Chebbi, African Union Youth Envoy
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— Aya Chebbi, African Union Youth Envoy
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UN, news organizations and artists fight against COVID-19 fake news
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Africa Renewal: July 2020
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
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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
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“I will continue fighting FGM to protect women and girls”
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Africa Renewal: July 2020
— Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020
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— Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020
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Botswana e-learning initiative wins prestigious UN Public Service Award
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Africa Renewal: June 2020
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As COVID-19 cases rise, African countries grapple with safely easing lockdowns
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Africa Renewal: June 2020
Re-opening economies, schools and borders is a tough balancing act
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Re-opening economies, schools and borders is a tough balancing act
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Stranded chef’s online cuisine classes help beat COVID-19 lockdown blues
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Africa Renewal: May 2020
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Radio lessons: In Africa schools are closed, but learning goes on
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Africa Renewal: May 2020
Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged
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Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged
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Algerian designer’s colour masks to ‘soften the pain’ of COVID-19
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Africa Renewal: April 2020 Special focus on Africa and COVID-19
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African countries ramp up coronavirus response to tackle fast spread
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So far, more than half of African countries have reported cases
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So far, more than half of African countries have reported cases
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Africa Watch: 2020 is election season across Africa
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Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
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Black-eyed peas: A taste of Africa in the Americas
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Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
From akara to acarajé: Culinary traditions that bind Africa and its diaspora
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From akara to acarajé: Culinary traditions that bind Africa and its diaspora
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African airlines navigate turbulent skies
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Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
Aviation expert on what airlines need to do to remain competitive
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Aviation expert on what airlines need to do to remain competitive
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Small arms fueling deadly communal violence
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Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
Local communities in search of lasting peace
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Local communities in search of lasting peace
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Climate summit, a major step in achieving reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020
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Peace through jazz music
Term ID: 1610
Africa Renewal: August - November 2019
The trumpet is a ‘cool’ instrument to unite people
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The trumpet is a ‘cool’ instrument to unite people
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Young Africans create green businesses
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2019
The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.
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The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.
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Taking action on climate change
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2019
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
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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
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African Dialogues Series 2019: searching for durable solutions to refugees, IDP problems
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African music on a round trip —from Cotonou to Cuba and back
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Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
Caribbean influence leaves its mark as popular Afro rhythms develop
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Caribbean influence leaves its mark as popular Afro rhythms develop
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Good education is the foundation for effective female leadership
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Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
—Togolese politician and former presidential candidate Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson
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—Togolese politician and former presidential candidate Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson
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Crisis worsens in Cameroon
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Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
People flee as the UN calls for national reconciliation and durable solution
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People flee as the UN calls for national reconciliation and durable solution
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Africa’s freedom struggles and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
70 years since its adoption, the declaration has inspired liberation movements
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70 years since its adoption, the declaration has inspired liberation movements
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Risky journey to Europe
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Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences
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Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences
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Risky journey to Europe
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Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences
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Search for greener pastures carries deadly consequences
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Plaudits for the man who mends women
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Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
Celebrating Dr. Denis Mukwege: Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2018
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Celebrating Dr. Denis Mukwege: Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2018
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The evolving state of African elections
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2018
Twenty African countries to elect their leaders in 2018
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Twenty African countries to elect their leaders in 2018
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China’s ‘Little Africa’ losing its allure
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2018
A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers
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A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers
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Women: Liberia’s guardians of peace
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Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
The role of women in bringing and sustaining peace lauded globally
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The role of women in bringing and sustaining peace lauded globally
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William Elong: An ICT innovator
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Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
Scaling up drone manufacture for a global market
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Scaling up drone manufacture for a global market
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Music: Nigeria’s new export
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Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
Naija beats topping international charts, but dividends are “scattered”
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Naija beats topping international charts, but dividends are “scattered”
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Nurturing young leaders
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Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
Training young African leaders can take societies to great heights
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Training young African leaders can take societies to great heights
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Protectionist ban on imported used clothing
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Africa Renewal: December 2017 - March 2018
US threatens East Africa with AGOA expulsion
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US threatens East Africa with AGOA expulsion
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Elections still a weak spot in Central Africa
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
—François Louncény Fall
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—François Louncény Fall
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African airlines wait for open skies
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability
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African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability
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Increased remittances will have greater impact on development
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
—Gilbert Houngbo
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—Gilbert Houngbo
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Alternative financing strategies to boost small businesses in Africa
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
Essential small and medium-size enterprises need funding
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Essential small and medium-size enterprises need funding
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ICC: Beyond the threats of withdrawal
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Africa Renewal: May - July 2017
African countries in dilemma over whether to leave or support the International Criminal Court
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African countries in dilemma over whether to leave or support the International Criminal Court
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Urban growth a boon for Africa’s industrialization
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Africa Renewal: May - July 2017
The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
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The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
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Youth discontented with politics yet less likely to vie or even vote
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Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
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Morocco flexed economic muscles and returned to the AU
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Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
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.
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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.
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Wanted: affordable medicines for all
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Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
UN panel calls for new global accords to make drugs cheaper
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UN panel calls for new global accords to make drugs cheaper
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Public health schemes: Getting it right
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Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
Ghana grapples with making health care universally accessible
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Ghana grapples with making health care universally accessible
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DRC economy: The giant awakens
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region
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Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region
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Let’s close gap between humanitarian needs and resources
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
— Stephen O’Brien
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— Stephen O’Brien
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Judiciary: Fighting graft needs muscles
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
Impartial judges help strengthen the rule of law
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Impartial judges help strengthen the rule of law
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India, Africa rekindle trade ties
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
Old friends explore new possibilities
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Old friends explore new possibilities
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India, Africa rekindle trade ties
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Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
Old friends explore new possibilities
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Old friends explore new possibilities
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Somalia charts a new path
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Africa Renewal: April 2016
— Nicholas Kay
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— Nicholas Kay
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Harvesting the sun
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Africa Renewal: April 2016
Scaling up solar power to meet Africa’s energy needs
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Scaling up solar power to meet Africa’s energy needs
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Abidjan regains its glamour
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Africa Renewal: April 2016
Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner
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Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner
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More students in school but still not all
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Africa Renewal: December 2015
MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education
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MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education
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Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind
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Africa Renewal: December 2015
MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
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MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
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NEPAD mobilizes funds for regional infrastructure
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Africa Renewal: December 2015
— Ibrahim Mayaki
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— Ibrahim Mayaki
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Agenda 2063 is in harmony with SDGs
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Africa Renewal: December 2015
— Maged Abdelaziz
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— Maged Abdelaziz
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No money can pay for the joy of a blind person who can now see – Dr. Ndume
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Cashing in on the cashew nuts boom
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Africa Renewal: August 2015
Local processing could boost revenue in Côte d’Ivoire
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Local processing could boost revenue in Côte d’Ivoire
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Using trade to boost Africa’s industrialization
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Africa Renewal: August 2015
Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth
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Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth
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African presidential elections 2015: Nigeria leads the way
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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
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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
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Africa grapples with a jobless growth
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Africa Renewal: April 2015
— Aeneas Chuma
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— Aeneas Chuma
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Millions of girls remain out of school
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Africa Renewal: April 2015
The gender gap has narrowed, but progress is starting to stall
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The gender gap has narrowed, but progress is starting to stall
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Ebola disruption could spark new food crisis
Term ID: 1610
Africa Renewal: December 2014
Food prices skyrocket as farmers abandon farms
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Food prices skyrocket as farmers abandon farms
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West Africa: New railway network aims to boost inter-regional trade
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Africa Renewal: December 2014
Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo
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Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo
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