Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
Gender
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Good education is the foundation for effective female leadership
—Togolese politician and former presidential candidate Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson
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Technology is a liberating force for African women
Innovative projects tackle entrenched gender inequality
Youth Profile
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Youthful minister opening doors for women and girls
Bogolo Kenewendo of Botswana is also adviser to the UN Secretary-General on digital cooperation
Culture and Education
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Preparing Africa’s graduates for today’s jobs
Experts call for modernising school curricula to match a rapidly changing labour market -
African music on a round trip —from Cotonou to Cuba and back
Caribbean influence leaves its mark as popular Afro rhythms develop
Interview
Environment
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Countries propose a treaty to end corporate impunity
If adopted, companies will be held accountable for human rights and environmental violation
Business
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Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors
Yet increasing populations will need jobs and modern infrastructure
Agriculture
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Mechanizing agriculture is key to food security
Governments and the private sector must partner to increase investments in the sector
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Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life
After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business
Health
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Paying a high price for skin bleaching
Huge risks, including cancer and liver damage, accompany the desire for fair skin