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Economic Development
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts Africa
An opportunity to build resilient, inclusive Food Systems in Africa.
By
Josefa Sacko & Ibrahim Mayaki
Environment
UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
By
UNEP
Climate Change
Bringing degraded African land back to life
How combining new technology and traditional knowledge harvests rain and restores land
By
FAO
Economic Development
Farmers in Malawi receive cash in one of the largest insurance payouts in Africa
WFP has paid more than 65,000 farming households in Malawi
By
WFP
Economic Development
New Pan-African payments system provides big relief for African traders
The launch of PAPSS will save $5 billion yearly and boost intra-African trade
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic Development
Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture
New financing and land policies help to spark interest and innovation.
By
Audrey Simango
Economic empowerment
Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity
A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.
By
Kingsley Ighobor and Damilola Adewumi
Empowerment
Tackling one of Africa’s greatest enemies – drought
Susan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
By
Economic Commission for Africa
Empowerment
What’s in an African cabbage? A lot, says researcher
Sylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya) talks about her doctoral research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
By
Economic Commission for Africa
Empowerment
Using Artificial Intelligence to transform agriculture in Africa
Fatoumata Thiam (from Senegal) talks about her groundbreaking research that assesses energy efficiency in irrigation networks.
By
Economic Commission for Africa
Empowerment
Unlocking the true potential of ‘false banana'
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
By
Economic Commission for Africa
Empowerment
History made as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala picked to head WTO
The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position
By
Damilola Adewumi
Economic Development
Mario Mendes: What I learned from my fish farming in rural Angola
"I had to build trust with the community first" — Mr. Mendes, 35, owner of Frutos da Lagoa.
By
Mario Mendes
Free Trade Area
Digital trade is the next big thing in Africa
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic Development
AATF and AUDA-NEPAD to promote agricultural research and commercialisation in Africa
By
NEPAD
coronavirus
Climate Change and COVID-19 Impact Agriculture and Youth Mobility Across West and Central Africa
By
IOM
Free Trade Area
Africa’s Free Trade Area: What we must do for a smooth take-off on 1st July
By
Bitange Ndemo
Agriculture
Cooperation models for transforming the agricultural sector
By
FAO
Economic Development
Kenya’s AfCFTA strategy places the country on a strong footing to benefit from the agreement
By
UNECA
Economic Development
First UK-Africa Investment Summit signals post-Brexit plans for continent
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Interview
Africans can do business with the UN
— Christian Saunders, UN Assistant Secretary-General, Supply Chain Management
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Agriculture
Africa is leapfrogging into digital agriculture
By
Muhammadou M.O. Kah
News
Investing in Africa is sound business and a sustainable corporate strategy
By
Ayodele Odusola
News
UN Food Agencies team up to secure livelihoods in Northeast Nigeria
By
WFP
News
FAO launches mobile application to support fight against Fall Armyworm in Africa
By
FAO
News
Weathering the uncertainties of climate change in The Gambia
By
UNEP
Conservation agriculture in Kenya: beating drought and poor harvest
By
FAO
Central African Republic: ‘Restoring hope,’ UN agriculture agency helps ex-fighters start anew
By
UN News
News
Zambia Economic Brief: Reaping Richer Returns from Public Expenditure in Agriculture
By
World Bank
Business
Young South Africans investing in lucrative renewable energy sector
Pele Energy Group joins the league of independent power producers
By
Africa Renewal
Also
Building an efficient road network
Public-private partnerships hold the key to regional infrastructure
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
How to boost trade within Africa
Lower barriers and diversify production
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
Global pressures and popular energies
By
Africa Renewal
Also
Making African integration a reality
New strategies aim for public involvement, practical results
By
Ernest Harsch
Also
How Northern subsidies hurt Africa
By
Richard Mshomba
Also
African economies show an upturn
But performance remains vulnerable and uneven, reports ECA
By
Africa Renewal
Cover Story
Africa still waiting for genuine 'partnership'
By
Ernest Harsch
Audio
Trading services: an opening or a noose?
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
What Doha means for Africa
Compromises at WTO trade talks bring some gains, but at an uncertain cost
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
New WTO proposals stir controversy
“Singapore issues” could undermine local enterprises in Africa
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
Brazil repaying its 'debt' to Africa
President's tour of Southern Africa strengthens South-South ties
By
Ernest Harsch
and
Franck Kuwonu
and
Also
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
By
Pavithra Rao
and
Franck Kuwonu
and
Also
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
By
Pavithra Rao
News
Strengthening agriculture and food security information in South Sudan
By
FAO
News
South Sudan: UN agency air operation delivers agriculture aid to hard-to-access areas
By
UN News
News
Mauritius signs CAADP Compact to transform agriculture for inclusive economic growth
By
NEPAD
Also
Using trade to boost Africa’s industrialization
Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth
By
Franck Kuwonu
Also
AGOA: The US–Africa trade dilemma
Has the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act run its course?
By
John Njiraini
Also
West Africa: New railway network aims to boost inter-regional trade
Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo
By
Franck Kuwonu
Also
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes
— Carlos Lopes
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Also
Inequality clouds growing economy
Angola needs to diversify its oil economy
By
Nirit Ben-Ari
Also
Political stability remains a challenge
— Babacar Gaye
By
Damian Cardona
Also
Peace in South Sudan critical to regional stability
Continued fighting worries regional leaders
By
Raphael Obonyo
Also
Chinese yuan penetrates African markets
Could it be the next global reserve currency?
By
Tonderayi Mukeredzi
Trade
Africa wants equal partners
— Maged Abdelaziz
By
Kingsley Ighobor
and
Jesica Andrews
and
Trade
Africa’s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region’s economy
By
Richard Munang
and
Jesica Andrews
and
Trade
Africa’s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region’s economy
By
Richard Munang
Trade
Raw deal for African women traders
Unfriendly trade policies cripple progress
By
Nirit Ben-Ari
and
Kingsley Ighobor
and
Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
— Arancha González
By
Nirit Ben-Ari
and
Kingsley Ighobor
and
Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
— Arancha González
By
Nirit Ben-Ari
Trade
Intra-Africa trade: Going beyond political commitments
Progress will come when agreements are implemented
By
Masimba Tafirenyika
Cover Story
Trade between two unequal partners
Africa and Europe search for an elusive agreement
By
Kingsley Ighobor
News
UN officials urge greater investment to boost Africa’s development prospects
By
UN News
Infrastructure
There is energy momentum in Africa
— Kandeh Yumkella
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Infrastructure
Light at the end of the tunnel
Much ado over Africa’s power sector
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Cover Story
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
By
Masimba Tafirenyika
Prospects
Breaking the glass ceiling: Women agricultural scientists
By
Munyaradzi Makoni
and
Jesica Andrews
and
Challenges
Despite climate change, Africa can feed Africa
By
Richard Munang
and
Jesica Andrews
and
Challenges
Despite climate change, Africa can feed Africa
By
Richard Munang
News
UN agricultural agency hails 'historic' new commitment to end hunger in Africa by 2025
By
UN News
News
West Africa has potential to strengthen its agricultural sector
By
FAO
Also
Reaching for new heights
Information and communications technology takes agriculture to a new level in Zimbabwe
By
Munyaradzi Makoni
Good Governance
Giving back to society
African philanthropists push for prosperity
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Also
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions
By
Rebecca Moudio
Departments
Africa Wired
Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
By
Jocelyne Sambira
Departments
Africa Watch
Ethiopia plans Africa’s biggest dam
By
Pavithra Rao
Web Feature
Somali diaspora’s remittances cast a lifeline
Interview with money transfer chief executive
By
Africa Renewal
Cover Story
China in the heart of Africa
Opportunities and pitfalls in a rapidly expanding relationship
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Also
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
By
Masimba Tafirenyika
Also
What went wrong? Lessons from Malawi’s food crisis
Autocracy and aid dependency killed an agriculture success story
By
Masimba Tafirenyika
Web Feature
‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president
Exclusive interview with James Alix Michel
By
Africa Renewal
Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic empowerment
Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana
Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing
By
Efam Dovi
Africa’s booming economies
Private equity: new cash for expanding businesses
Funds target capital-hungry companies in Africa
By
Bill Hinchberger
Africa’s booming economies
Harnessing African stock exchanges to promote growth
Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
By
Masimba Tafirenyika
and
Aissata Haidara
and
Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
By
Kingsley Ighobor
and
Aissata Haidara
and
Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Africa’s booming economies
Beyond mining taxes, to development
Contracts must benefit communities and promote economic linkages
By
Efam Dovi
Cover Story
African economies capture world attention
But huge challenges still lie ahead
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Audio
Young entrepreneurs group hopes to have big impact in Ghana
Interview with Moses Kanduri, Vice President of AYE, Association of Young Entrepreneurs in Ghana
By
UN Radio
Web Feature
Despite recovery, Africa needs more jobs, says ECA
By
André-Michel Essoungou
Web Feature
Africa’s economy rebounds strongly, but jobs remain elusive
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Also
Dialing for cash: mobile transfers expand banking
In Africa, cross-border remittances by phone overcome bank limits
By
Anna McGovern
NEPAD at 10
NEPAD on the ground
Concrete action in five key areas
By
Africa Renewal
NEPAD at 10
‘A common vision for agriculture-led growth’
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning
By
Africa Renewal
Also
Africa's least developed: lands of opportunity
At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid
By
André-Michel Essoungou
Cover Story
Foreign investors eye African consumers
Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest
By
André-Michel Essoungou
MDGs and beyond
Anchor the MDGs to economic progress, Africans say
Summit hears calls for more job creation, investment
By
Michael Fleshman
and
Katreen Toomel
and
Also
Africa needs a strategy for ‘emerging partners’
Report assesses growing ties with China and other Southern economies
By
David Mehdi Hamam
and
Katreen Toomel
and
Also
Africa needs a strategy for ‘emerging partners’
Report assesses growing ties with China and other Southern economies
By
David Mehdi Hamam
Also
Is Africa’s land up for grabs?
Foreign acquisitions: some opportunities, but many see threats
By
Roy Laishley
Also
Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters
Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast
By
Mary Kimani
Also
Mobilizing money at the grass roots
Self-help groups in Kenya boost domestic savings and investment
By
Mary Kimani
Also
Africa braces for global shockwaves
Growth slows, but Africa’s economies are now more resilient
By
Ernest Harsch
Also
Banking on African women
Loan guarantees and private partners improve access
By
Mary Kimani
Also
Trading from Cape to Cairo
Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent
By
Mary Kimani
Also
Africa secures new Southern partners
Controversy over aid, investment from China and India
By
Gumisai Mutume
Cover Story
A harvest of hope for African farmers
Malawi subsidies stimulate a bumper crop
By
Michael Fleshman
Also
Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals
By
Africa Renewal
Also
Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash
Most climate change projects bypass continent
By
Michael Fleshman
Also
Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals
By
Ernest Harsch
NEPAD in action
Spurring business to invest in Africa’s future
NEPAD encourages African private sector engagement
By
Efam Dovi
Also
A bank in every African pocket?
Mobile phones expand access to financial services
By
Mary Kimani
Also
Women push onto Africa’s agenda
NEPAD responds to advocates for women’s rights
By
Itai Madamombe
Also
Big leap in China-Africa ties
Beijing offers continent more aid, trade and business
By
Yusuf Bangura
NEPAD in action
Boosting African farm yields
More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD
By
Michael Fleshman
NEPAD in action
Is cassava Africa’s new staple food?
NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger
By
Itai Madamombe
Also
Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability
By
Michael Fleshman
Also
Loss of textile market costs African jobs
Diversification, efficiency hold key for economic recovery
By
Gumisai Mutume
Cover Story
Trade talks: where is the development?
In North and South, critics see “Doha round” as a run-around
By
Michael Fleshman
Also
New barriers hinder African trade
Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export
By
Gumisai Mutume
Also
Accelerating Africa’s agriculture plan
By
Africa Renewal
Also
Focusing aid on Africa’s own priorities
More financing for Millennium Development Goals, but still far to go
By
Ernest Harsch
Campaign