Kingsley Ighobor
Kingsley Ighobor is a public information officer for the United Nations, New York. He is the managing editor at the Africa Renewal.
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COP27 presents a unique opportunity for Africa
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2022
- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa
- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa
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EU-AU Summit 2022: The EU wants to be Africa’s friend in need—and indeed
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: March 2022
African and European leaders focus on actions to avoid previous pitfalls
African and European leaders focus on actions to avoid previous pitfalls
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Women must be at the centre of Africa’s transformative free trade area
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: March 2022
As we celebrate Women’s Day this March, the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN Ambassador Mathu Joyini says Africa needs to be deliberate in creating opportunities for women.
As we celebrate Women’s Day this March, the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN Ambassador Mathu Joyini says Africa needs to be deliberate in creating opportunities for women.
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Key pillars mostly in place to speed up Africa's free trade in 2022
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2022
One year in, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiators are making progress on remaining crucial elements, especially on rules of origin.
One year in, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiators are making progress on remaining crucial elements, especially on rules of origin.
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AfCFTA: Traders to have opportunities to scale up and expand their markets in 2022
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2022
Immediate priorities include finalising negotiations on rules of origin, providing a finance facility for SMEs and launching the African Trade Gateway digital platform.
Immediate priorities include finalising negotiations on rules of origin, providing a finance facility for SMEs and launching the African Trade Gateway digital platform.
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One year of free trading in Africa calls for celebration despite teething problems
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2022
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General AfCFTA Secretariat, says significant progress expected in 2022.
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General AfCFTA Secretariat, says significant progress expected in 2022.
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New Pan-African payments system provides big relief for African traders
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: November 2021
The launch of PAPSS will save $5 billion yearly and boost intra-African trade
The launch of PAPSS will save $5 billion yearly and boost intra-African trade
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Despite huge challenges, we can still achieve the SDGs by 2030
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: November 2021
— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
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For equitable access to vaccines globally, we need action, not just mere words
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: October 2021
— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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Effective community policing in Nigerian town could be a model for other places
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: September 2021
Police commander Olubayo Ajao is a folk hero to residents in Ekpoma, mid-west Nigeria
Police commander Olubayo Ajao is a folk hero to residents in Ekpoma, mid-west Nigeria
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Africa needs more funds to fight COVID-19
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: September 2021
—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
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'Our goal is speedy vaccination of 800 million Africans'
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2021
—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
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Energy will play a critical role in the success of Africa’s free trade area
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: July 2021
—Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All.
—Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All.
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Limited supplies slow COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: June 2021
Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.
Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.
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Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2021
In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.
In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.
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AfCFTA: 100 days since start of free trading, prospects seem bright
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2021
Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area kicked off on 1 January. The coming months will likely witness a convergence of fruitful outcomes of multiple moving parts.
Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area kicked off on 1 January. The coming months will likely witness a convergence of fruitful outcomes of multiple moving parts.
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COVID-19, oil spill in Mauritius highlight the vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: March 2021
— Amanda Serumaga, UNDP’s Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles.
— Amanda Serumaga, UNDP’s Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles.
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Mauritius: A fisherman’s life amid COVID-19 and an oil-polluted ocean
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: March 2021
“From where we live, we could see that the MV Wakashio had run aground on the reefs,” says Bimsen Beeharry.
“From where we live, we could see that the MV Wakashio had run aground on the reefs,” says Bimsen Beeharry.
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New AU chair DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi sets ambitious agenda for 2021
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: February 2021
Top priorities are COVID-19, the AfCFTA, peace, climate change, integration, gender equality and promoting African culture.
Top priorities are COVID-19, the AfCFTA, peace, climate change, integration, gender equality and promoting African culture.
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UN, Swiss government new financing model to tackle water and sanitation challenges in Sierra Leone
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: February 2021
Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.
Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.
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Africa CDC: There is a continental plan to vaccinate millions of Africans
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: February 2021
— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
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Sierra Leone: Innovative water project will improve lives of Freetown residents
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: February 2021
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.
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AfCFTA: Experts, traders call for robust participation of women and youth
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2021
'Futures Report' looks at the challenges and opportunities in intra-African trade.
'Futures Report' looks at the challenges and opportunities in intra-African trade.
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COVID-19 recovery: African youth-led Policy Paper makes case for better governance and innovation
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
First of its kind #AfricaYouthLead policy paper is a result of continent-wide consultations, focus groups and surveys in English, Swahili, French, and Arabic.
First of its kind #AfricaYouthLead policy paper is a result of continent-wide consultations, focus groups and surveys in English, Swahili, French, and Arabic.
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Inclusive governance and regional focus will help drive Africa’s industrialization
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
— Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD).
— Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD).
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AfCFTA: Africa readying for free trade come January 2021
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
Exciting times ahead for traders despite anticipated teething problems and COVID-19
Exciting times ahead for traders despite anticipated teething problems and COVID-19
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Illicit Financial Flows: It’s time to end the plunder of Africa’s resources
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: November-December 2020
— Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s Director for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
— Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s Director for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
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Temie Giwa-Tubosun: the Nigerian entrepreneur delivering blood to patients
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: September 2020
“What keeps me going is that someone is about to die, and they don’t die.”
“What keeps me going is that someone is about to die, and they don’t die.”
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Africa’s young entrepreneurs can help in post-COVID recovery
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: September 2020
— Jason Pau, Senior Advisor for International Programmes at the Jack Ma Foundation
— Jason Pau, Senior Advisor for International Programmes at the Jack Ma Foundation
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'Know the Beginning Well: An Inside Journey Through Five Decades of African Development' by K.Y. Amoako
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: September 2020
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Africa needs strong institutions and smart policies
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2020
— K.Y. Amoako, President, African Center for Economic Transformation
— K.Y. Amoako, President, African Center for Economic Transformation
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Sierra Leonean technologist’s app helps to fight COVID-19
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2020
Earlier version of locally developed app was used to help tackle the 2014 Ebola outbreak
Earlier version of locally developed app was used to help tackle the 2014 Ebola outbreak
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AfCFTA Secretariat commissioned in Accra as free trade is set to begin in January 2021
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2020
A flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the African Continental Free Trade Area creates a market of 1.2 billion people with a combined GDP of $3 trillion.
A flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the African Continental Free Trade Area creates a market of 1.2 billion people with a combined GDP of $3 trillion.
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Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre: Using the past to protect the present and future
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2020
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Genocide happens when democracy is absent
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2020
—Tali Nates, Founder and Executive Director of the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre
—Tali Nates, Founder and Executive Director of the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre
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Empowered women can unlock Africa’s development dividends
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: July 2020
— Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
— Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
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Small businesses in Africa must innovate to survive COVID-19 impact
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: July 2020
— Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Executive Director, International Trade Centre
— Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Executive Director, International Trade Centre
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Digital trade is the next big thing in Africa
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: July 2020
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
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Africans must explore opportunities in digital trade
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: July 2020
— African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Chief Wamkele Mene
— African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Chief Wamkele Mene
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Beyond ending conflict in Africa, we must tackle its root causes
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: June 2020
— Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union
— Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union
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UNCTAD: Africa should use Official Development Assistance to diversify economies
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: June 2020
—Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s Director, Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
—Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s Director, Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
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ADS 2020: Africa's free trade area and integration will help silence the guns, say UNECA Chief Vera Songwe and other experts
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2020
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AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post-COVID-19 economies
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2020
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat
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COVID-19: People with disabilities facing tougher times
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2020
UN calls for people with disabilities to be at centre of response
UN calls for people with disabilities to be at centre of response
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Only a united Africa can defeat COVID-19
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
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Everyone deserves quality healthcare, not just the rich
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
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UNDP working to help African countries recover from COVID-19
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2020 Special focus on Africa and COVID-19
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
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AUDA-NEPAD’s COVID-19 response plan aims to improve health access and protect economies
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2020 Special focus on Africa and COVID-19
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AU study: COVID-19 could cost Africa $500 billion, damage tourism and aviation sectors
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
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Together we can win the war against COVID-19
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2020 Special focus on Africa and COVID-19
— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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First UK-Africa Investment Summit signals post-Brexit plans for continent
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
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Book Review: Africa’s Critical Choices: a call for a Pan-African roadmap
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
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Bigger than Africa: Tales of the Yoruba people
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
Conversations with filmmaker Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Conversations with filmmaker Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
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President Julius Maada Bio speaks on child and maternal mortality in Sierra Leone
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
“Pregnancy must not be a death sentence, we are working on different interventions”
“Pregnancy must not be a death sentence, we are working on different interventions”
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Africa’s regional integration will benefit all
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
— Ibrahim Mayaki, chief executive officer of the the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), which is currently transforming into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)—the implementing arm of the AU.
— Ibrahim Mayaki, chief executive officer of the the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), which is currently transforming into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)—the implementing arm of the AU.
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Address development issues in the Lake Chad Basin
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
—Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, Lake Chad Basin Commission Executive Secretary
—Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, Lake Chad Basin Commission Executive Secretary
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Work in progress for Africa’s remaining conflict hotspots
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2019 - March 2020
Insecurity persists in the DR Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mali and Libya
Insecurity persists in the DR Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mali and Libya
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I hope my award will inspire African women and girls
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Says Major Seynabou Diouf, recipient of 2019 UN Female Police Officer award
Says Major Seynabou Diouf, recipient of 2019 UN Female Police Officer award
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Reshaping the forces
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2019
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
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Africans can do business with the UN
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2019
— Christian Saunders, UN Assistant Secretary-General, Supply Chain Management
— Christian Saunders, UN Assistant Secretary-General, Supply Chain Management
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Africa helping to shape the world
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
— Prof. Tajjani Muhammad-Bande, incoming president of the UN General Assembly
— Prof. Tajjani Muhammad-Bande, incoming president of the UN General Assembly
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No real development in Africa without regional integration
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
— Ahunna Eziakonwa
— Ahunna Eziakonwa
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Economic empowerment of women good for all
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
Countries make progress lifting endemic obstacles
Countries make progress lifting endemic obstacles
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Nigeria needs free, fair and credible elections
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
— Edward Kallon, UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria
— Edward Kallon, UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria
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Towards a safe and orderly migration
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2018 - March 2019
A global migration compact may help combat the myth that migrants are liabilities
A global migration compact may help combat the myth that migrants are liabilities
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Africa set for a massive free trade area
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2018
Experts say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is a game changer
Experts say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is a game changer
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How we disarmed Liberian fighters
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By: Zipporah Musau
Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
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— Lt. Gen. Daniel Opande
— Lt. Gen. Daniel Opande
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How we disarmed Liberian fighters
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By: Zipporah Musau
Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
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— Lt. Gen. Daniel Opande
— Lt. Gen. Daniel Opande
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Mission accomplished: 15 years of peacekeeping success in Liberia
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
As the last contigents of peacekeepers depart, UN promises to remain engaged
As the last contigents of peacekeepers depart, UN promises to remain engaged
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Bringing rural women to the frontline
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2018 - July 2018
— Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women executive director
— Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women executive director
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New Africa-wide initiative will create jobs
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2017 - March 2018
— Ibrahim Assane Mayaki
— Ibrahim Assane Mayaki
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Closing Africa’s wealth gap
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2017 - March 2018
Economists call for new approach to planting, nurturing seeds of equity
Economists call for new approach to planting, nurturing seeds of equity
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Africa on the road to industrial progress
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
— Li Yong
— Li Yong
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Partnerships provide a lifeline for cash-strapped countries
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
Governments reforming to woo private capital
Governments reforming to woo private capital
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Global economic gravity rapidly pulling towards Africa
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May - July 2017
— Abdoulaye Mar Dieye
— Abdoulaye Mar Dieye
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Africa’s quest for a cashless economy gains momentum
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May - July 2017
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors
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Overfishing destroying livelihoods
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May - July 2017
African waters are powerful magnets for illegal and unregulated foreign fishing operations
African waters are powerful magnets for illegal and unregulated foreign fishing operations
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Development goals in local languages
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
Young leader helps translate SDGs in different African languages
Young leader helps translate SDGs in different African languages
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Young people need opportunities to display their talents
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
—Tonye Cole, one of Africa’s top business leaders
—Tonye Cole, one of Africa’s top business leaders
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Youth can help achieve SDGs
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
—Samuel Malinga
—Samuel Malinga
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Youth still under-represented in leadership
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
—Samar Mezghanni
—Samar Mezghanni
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Africa's jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
Leaders put job-creation programmes on the front burner
Leaders put job-creation programmes on the front burner
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Africa’s future rests on its youth
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Youth 2017
— Ahmad Alhendawi, former United Nations youth envoy
— Ahmad Alhendawi, former United Nations youth envoy
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Africa welcomes new trade initiatives from Japanese investors
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
TICAD VI’s Nairobi Declaration is aimed at boosting economic ties
TICAD VI’s Nairobi Declaration is aimed at boosting economic ties
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Commodity prices crash hits Africa
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
Volatile global financial markets and weaknesses in global growth to blame
Volatile global financial markets and weaknesses in global growth to blame
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Diagnosing Africa’s medical brain drain
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2016 - March 2017
Higher wages and modern facilities are magnets for Africa’s health workers
Higher wages and modern facilities are magnets for Africa’s health workers
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A green path to industrialization
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
The only viable option for Africa’s continued development
The only viable option for Africa’s continued development
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Unleashing the power of Africa’s civil society
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
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African democracy coming of age
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August - November 2016
Strong institutions: judiciary, media and civil society helping to strengthen leadership
Strong institutions: judiciary, media and civil society helping to strengthen leadership
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Speaking SDGs in African languages
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2016
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Boost in Japan-Africa ties
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2016
Japan is increasingly eager to support Africa’s transformation
Japan is increasingly eager to support Africa’s transformation
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Mbeki panel ramps up war against illicit financial flows
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2016
Tax evasion by multinational companies, drug trafficking, smuggling, bribery and embezzlement are the main conduits
Tax evasion by multinational companies, drug trafficking, smuggling, bribery and embezzlement are the main conduits
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Lagos now wears a new look
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2016
City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets
City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets
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A glass half-empty, yet half-full
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2015
MDG 4: Reduce child mortality
MDG 4: Reduce child mortality
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African leaders pledge to fight for a deal on climate change
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By: Dan Shepard
Africa Renewal: December 2015
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An opportunity to emphasize the link between climate and development
An opportunity to emphasize the link between climate and development
By Dan Shepard
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African leaders pledge to fight for a deal on climate change
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By: Dan Shepard
Africa Renewal: December 2015
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An opportunity to emphasize the link between climate and development
An opportunity to emphasize the link between climate and development
By Dan Shepard
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Financing Africa’s development agenda
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By: Jocelyne Sambira
Africa Renewal: December 2015
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— Carlos Lopes
— Carlos Lopes
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Financing Africa’s development agenda
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By: Jocelyne Sambira
Africa Renewal: December 2015
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— Carlos Lopes
— Carlos Lopes
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‘I foresee a world without poverty’
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By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2015
— Amina Mohammed
— Amina Mohammed
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Sustainable Development Goals are in sync with Africa’s priorities
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2015
Newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals could transform the continent
Newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals could transform the continent
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Billions now required to save depleted healthcare systems
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2015
Ebola’s most affected countries lobby for funding for hospital infrastructure
Ebola’s most affected countries lobby for funding for hospital infrastructure
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Ebola: A bumpy road to zero transmission
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2015
Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone remain vigilant as infections decline in the three countries
Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone remain vigilant as infections decline in the three countries
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A celebratory rise in women’s political participation
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2015
Number of women legislators inches upward in Africa
Number of women legislators inches upward in Africa
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Ebola threatens economic gains in affected countries
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2014
Foreign workers return home, citing contagion fears
Foreign workers return home, citing contagion fears
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Financing Africa’s massive projects
Term ID: 1243
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2014
Busani Bafana
Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries
Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries
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Financing Africa’s massive projects
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2014
Busani Bafana
Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries
Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries
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Improving maternal health in Africa
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2014
Despite progress in some countries, many women and babies still die during childbirth in Africa
Despite progress in some countries, many women and babies still die during childbirth in Africa
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Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2014
— Carlos Lopes
— Carlos Lopes
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Africa wants equal partners
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2014
— Maged Abdelaziz
— Maged Abdelaziz
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Africa needs both aid and trade
Term ID: 939
By: Nirit Ben-Ari
Africa Renewal: August 2014
Kingsley Ighobor
— Arancha González
— Arancha González
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Africa needs both aid and trade
Term ID: 343
By: Nirit Ben-Ari
Africa Renewal: August 2014
Kingsley Ighobor
— Arancha González
— Arancha González
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Trade between two unequal partners
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2014
Africa and Europe search for an elusive agreement
Africa and Europe search for an elusive agreement
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No longer a curse?
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2014
African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector
African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector
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There is energy momentum in Africa
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2014
— Kandeh Yumkella
— Kandeh Yumkella
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Light at the end of the tunnel
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2014
Much ado over Africa’s power sector
Much ado over Africa’s power sector
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All eyes on $1 trillion
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Agriculture 2014
Aissata Haidara
African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report
African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report
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All eyes on $1 trillion
Term ID: 507
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Agriculture 2014
Aissata Haidara
African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report
African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report
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Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Agriculture 2014
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Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: Special Edition on Agriculture 2014
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Giving back to society
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2013
African philanthropists push for prosperity
African philanthropists push for prosperity
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African Peer Review Mechanism comes of age
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2013
Countries embracing self-monitoring mechanism to shine light on domestic affairs
Countries embracing self-monitoring mechanism to shine light on domestic affairs
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A vision of an integrated Africa
Term ID: 5
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2013
André-Michel Essoungou
— Maged Abdelaziz and Ibrahim Mayaki
— Maged Abdelaziz and Ibrahim Mayaki
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A vision of an integrated Africa
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2013
André-Michel Essoungou
— Maged Abdelaziz and Ibrahim Mayaki
— Maged Abdelaziz and Ibrahim Mayaki
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A new burst of energy in industrial activity
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2013
Reliance on commodities has to stop, says report
Reliance on commodities has to stop, says report
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Uprooting the causes of conflicts
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2013
Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa
Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa
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A seat at the table
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2013
African youth demand a say in decision making
African youth demand a say in decision making
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Africa’s youth: a “ticking time bomb” or an opportunity?
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2013
Leaders awakening to the need for job-creation programmes
Leaders awakening to the need for job-creation programmes
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Africa Watch
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: May 2013
Malian children face education crisis
Malian children face education crisis
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To be forever free!
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
The world is now speaking with one voice against the slave trade eras. 25 March of every year marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
The world is now speaking with one voice against the slave trade eras. 25 March of every year marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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China in the heart of Africa
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2013
Opportunities and pitfalls in a rapidly expanding relationship
Opportunities and pitfalls in a rapidly expanding relationship
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Politics of succession: coping when leaders die
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: January 2013
To avoid chaos, countries must follow constitutional procedures
To avoid chaos, countries must follow constitutional procedures
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Floods: Stemming the tide in West Africa
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
More investment needed for prevention programmes
More investment needed for prevention programmes
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Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
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Rio summit keeps African hopes alive
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2012
Some gains, plus commitments to future sustainable development talks
Some gains, plus commitments to future sustainable development talks
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Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2012
Aissata Haidara
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
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Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Term ID: 507
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2012
Aissata Haidara
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
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African economies capture world attention
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2012
But huge challenges still lie ahead
But huge challenges still lie ahead
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Africa Renewal at 25: keeping up with a dynamic continent
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2012
UN magazine devoted to Africa’s progress
UN magazine devoted to Africa’s progress
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Malian women create beauty — and profit
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2012
Aissata Haidara
Hand-dyed fabrics win praises, capture markets
Hand-dyed fabrics win praises, capture markets
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Malian women create beauty — and profit
Term ID: 507
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: April 2012
Aissata Haidara
Hand-dyed fabrics win praises, capture markets
Hand-dyed fabrics win praises, capture markets
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Africa’s economy rebounds strongly, but jobs remain elusive
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
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Africa’s famine response — too little, perhaps too late
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2011
‘Africa should not wait’ for others to act
‘Africa should not wait’ for others to act
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Social media for a social cause
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: December 2011
Leading by example, Kenyans mobilize support for drought victims
Leading by example, Kenyans mobilize support for drought victims
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Peace in Sierra Leone, a project under construction
Term ID: 1
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2011
Michael Fleshman
UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development
UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development
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Peace in Sierra Leone, a project under construction
Term ID: 343
By: Kingsley Ighobor
Africa Renewal: August 2011
Michael Fleshman
UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development
UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development
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