Africa, United Nations
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Web Feature
To be forever free!
Renewed focus on modern slavery on anniversaries of the transatlantic slave trade
United Nations, general assembly, obama, Ban Ki-moon, photo
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General Assembly
Photo highlights of the General Assembly
Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly
Africa, United Nations, SGD
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Web Feature
Restoring the economy’s ability to deliver prosperity
The Sustainable Development Goals must become the yardstick for judging inclusive growth
Africa, United Nations, Nigeria
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General Assembly
Africa helping to shape the world
— Prof. Tajjani Muhammad-Bande, incoming president of the UN General Assembly
Somalia, youth, children, development, UNDP, Africa
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Audio
Future of Somalia depends on empowering youth
UNDP releases 2012 Somalia Human Development Report
United Nations, International Criminal Court, International Criminal Court, justice, Uganda, Ban Ki-moon
Africa, peacekeeping, United Nations
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News
Amid fighting in South Sudan, senior UN officials urge protection for all communities
Secretary-General has called on leaders “to impose discipline on their forces and to exercise maximum restraint
food, hunger, UNDP, development, agriculture, employment
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Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
peacekeeping
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Liberia
Mission accomplished: 15 years of peacekeeping success in Liberia
As the last contigents of peacekeepers depart, UN promises to remain engaged -
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Africa, appointments, diplomacy, United Nations
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Appointments underscore Africa's growing importance within UN
Two high level appointments by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have strengthened the UN diplomatic presence in Africa and underscored the continent's increasing importance in global affairs
Nelson Mandela, Africa, United Nations, Arab Spring
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Web Feature
‘Inspire change, make every day a Mandela Day’
Africans celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day
migration, development, WTO, NEPAD, IOM
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Cover Story
African migration: from tensions to solutions
Migrants who leave their countries in search of work are currently not adequately protected by international law
development, peacebuilding, UNDP, Liberia, disarmament
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Cover Story
Reintegration of ex-combatants
When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders
Africa, media, United Nations, Africa Renewal
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Africa Renewal at 25: keeping up with a dynamic continent
UN magazine devoted to Africa’s progress
radio, peace, UNDP, UNESCO, International Criminal Court
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Also
Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery
Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts
technology, Kenya, South Africa, NEPAD
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Cover Story
Young Africans put technology to new uses
Kenyan software a tool for political participation
climate change, Ethiopia, World Bank, NEPAD, African Union
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Also
Africa sharpens its voice on climate
Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks
peacekeeping, Sudan, Darfur, African Union, World Food Programme
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Darfur facing even greater horror
With Sudan crisis sharpening, UN sees no time for “half measures”
development, MDGs, agriculture, NEPAD, UNDP
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Also
Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals
economy, Nigeria, IMF, World Bank, MDGs
peacekeeping, genocide, Rwanda, Darfur
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Protecting civilians from genocide
Twelve years after the Rwanda slaughter, many challenges remain
MDGs, Ghana, UNDP
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Also
Closing Ghana’s national poverty gap
North-south disparities challenge attainment of Millennium Development Goals
economy, mining, ADB, Tanzania, World Bank, UNDP
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Cover Story
Mining to profit Africa’s people
Governments bargain for “fair deals” that enhance development
NEPAD, USAID, radio, development, ICT
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Community radio: a voice for the poor
Better local communications can boost development, democracy
debt relief, MDGs, IMF, World Bank
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Cover Story
New urgency for cancelling Africa’s debt
G-8 powers consider full write-off of multilateral obligations
environment, climate change, NEPAD, FAO, Congo
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Also
Saving Africa’s forests, the ‘lungs of the world’
Forest conservation can help counter climate change
MDGs, HIV-AIDS
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Also
Millennium Development Goals: time to step up
Some progress in Africa, but more is needed, argues UN Secretary-General
Congo, peacekeeping, HIV-AIDS, OSAA
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Also
Improving reintegration of former combatants
African experiences help UN ‘refine’ disarmament efforts
food, UNICEF, humanitarian affairs, FAO, World Food Programme
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Also
Fixing the humanitarian aid system
UN, relief groups seek to bolster and speed up food delivery
investment, MDGs, UNCTAD
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MDGs and beyond
Anchor the MDGs to economic progress, Africans say
Summit hears calls for more job creation, investment
MDGs, Rwanda, health, Ethiopia, Malawi, women, women and children
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Also
To save the lives of mothers, infants
Commitment, money and innovation can reduce high mortality rates
MDGs, NEPAD, investment, UNDP, OSAA, World Bank
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Also
Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals
human trafficking, Nigeria, Kenya, IOM, UNICEF
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Cover Story
Africa fights the ‘people trade’
Scourge of human trafficking ensnares hundreds of thousand
internally displaced persons, African Union, Sudan, United Nations
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Also
Africa’s displaced people: out of the shadows
African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await
gender, women, South Africa, UNICEF, IOM
Africa, poverty, MDGs
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MDGs and beyond
Wanted: fresh ideas for combating African poverty
Amidst global crisis, a need to go beyond the MDGs
MDGs, NEPAD, Madagascar, UNICEF, ADB, UNDP
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Cover Story
Bringing water to Africa’s poor
Expanded access requires more funds, efficiency and capacity
gender, women, Tunisia, Egypt, UNDP, Morocco, UNESCO
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Also
Women in North Africa secure more rights
Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress
peacebuilding, peacekeeping, DRC, World Bank, United Nations
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Conflict Resolution
UN chief teams up with World Bank leader to resolve conflict and fight poverty in Congo
A new partnership brings in troops and dollars
MDGs, economy, employment
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MDGs and beyond
Jobs and equity key to Africa's poverty fight
Progress on MDGs requires more than social safety nets
agriculture, NEPAD, environment, food
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Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability
employment, OSAA, NEPAD, UNDP, FAO, Sierra Leone, Liberia
MDGs, HIV-AIDS, Kenya, United Nations
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Millions of activists for a day
Stand Up campaign seeks to garner public support to fight poverty
MDGs, education, HIV-AIDS, UNICEF, UNDP
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Giant step for Kenya’s schools
Progress for both boys and girls towards Millennium education goal
development, NEPAD, African Union, UNESCO
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Africa aims for a scientific revolution
More funding needed for research institutes and universities
Peace building, Conflict resolution, DRC, peacekeeping
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Conflict Resolution
Intervention brigade: End game in the Congo?
UN peacekeeping task enters a new phase
fishing, investment, NEPAD, Senegal, Uganda, European Union
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Also
Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters
Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast
energy, NEPAD, UNDP
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NEPAD in action
Solar power: cheap energy source for Africa
NEPAD seeks to boost electricity supply in remote rural areas
agriculture, NEPAD, development
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NEPAD in action
Boosting African farm yields
More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD
MDGs, NEPAD, development, investment, Nelson Mandela
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Also
Focusing aid on Africa’s own priorities
More financing for Millennium Development Goals, but still far to go
women, Ghana, entrepreneurship, UNCTAD, UNDP
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Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana
Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing
climate change, United Nations, conferences, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana
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Also
An African chorus on climate change
From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action
MDGs
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MDGs and beyond
More students in school but still not all
MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education
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MDGs and beyond
Closing Africa’s ‘elusive’ gender gap
MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
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MDGs and beyond
Lack of resources affecting interventions
MDG 5: Mixed results in maternal health goals across Africa -
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Sustainable Development Goals: New targets hold promise for Africa
MDGs come to an end in 2015 as the new goals come into effect -
MDGs and beyond
New cases drop, but numbers still high
MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other diseases
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peace, Africa, United Nations
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Building peace in West Africa
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: 'We are not shy about taking the initiative'
NEPAD, ADB, World Bank, UNCTAD
child mortality, UNICEF, MDGs, health
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‘Children just do not have to die’
Simple, cheap interventions can reduce African mortality rates
NEPAD, migration, development
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NEPAD in action
African expatriates look homeward
Skilled professionals answer NEPAD call to lend expertise
UN Women, equality, gender, women's rights, Africa, NEPAD, APRM
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Equality
NEPAD embraces women’s rights
After slow start, continental initiative advances gender equity
Congo, UNDP
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Building a state for the Congolese people
Beyond peace and elections, fundamental reforms are essential
peacekeeping, Africa, Darfur
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Cover Story
Securing lasting peace in Africa
Modest progress in overcoming conflicts, but challenges persist
NEPAD, Ibrahim Mayaki, Africa, development
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Cover Story
‘In 10 years, NEPAD has achieved a lot’
Ibrahim Mayaki, head of Africa’s partnership initiative
FAO, food, NEPAD
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Cover Story
Africa struggles with soaring food prices
From emergency reactions to farming investments
NEPAD, Kenya, tourism
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NEPAD in action
Kenya promotes ‘responsible tourism’
NEPAD efforts safeguard environment, combat poverty
democracy, African Union, Guinea, NEPAD, Togo
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‘Stability is based on democracy’
Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa
farming, NEPAD, Malawi, gender, women
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NEPAD in action
Woman storekeeper boosts Malawi farming
NEPAD seeks to bring fertilizer nearer to villagers
agriculture, FAO, NEPAD
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NEPAD in action
Is cassava Africa’s new staple food?
NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger
peacebuilding, peacekeeping, Conflict resolution, Burundi, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leoone
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Conflict Resolution
Uprooting the causes of conflicts
Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa
NEPAD, development, UNDP, water, Tanzania
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NEPAD in action
Water betters lives in Tanzania
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
NEPAD, hunger, food
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NEPAD in action
Combating Zambia’s ‘hidden hunger’
NEPAD and partners fortify food with vitamins and minerals
Africa, youth, Interview, Envoy, United Nations
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Africa's Youth
Africa’s greatest assets are its young people
Interview with Ahmad Alhendawi, UN youth envoy
development, economy, investment, NEPAD, ADB, APRM
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NEPAD in action
Spurring business to invest in Africa’s future
NEPAD encourages African private sector engagement
Cheick Sidi Diarra, Interview, NEPAD, African Union
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Africa at 50
‘A lot of reasons to be optimistic’
Cheick Sidi Diarra, UN special adviser on Africa, reflects on 50 years
climate change, environment, LDCs, NEPAD, UNDP
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Cover Story
Climate change: Africa gets ready
Planning how to deal with higher temperatures, shifting weather
Senegal, MDGs, United Nations
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Senegal strives for Millennium goals
Reducing poverty requires will, money and community action
African Union, Tanzania, United Nations, NEPAD, MDGs, ADB
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Africa’s partners must ‘walk the talk’
UN General Assembly urges donors to fulfill their promises
peacekeeping, violence, Congo, MONUC
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Tough UN line on peacekeeper abuses
Action initiated to end sexual misdeeds in peacekeeping missions
economy, Kenya, South Africa, NEPAD, IMF, China, UNCTAD
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Emerging economies hold promise for Africa
But governments must play smart to get the best deals
radio, UNDP
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Ending conflict
Can ‘peace radio’ survive in peacetime?
As UN missions end, the future of viable independent stations remains uncertain
education, Kenya, MDGs, Malawi
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Cover Story
Abolishing fees boosts African schooling
A giant step for children, but governments must navigate the pitfalls
Burundi, Africa, United Nations, peacebuilding
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After Africa’s wars, a ‘new day’ for building peace
UN's Judy Cheng-Hopkins on peacebuilding work in Africa
Uganda, ICT, NEPAD
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NEPAD in action
Internet enriches learning in rural Uganda
NEPAD e-schools connecting students to the world
development, gender, World Bank, UNDP, MDGs, WTO, European Union
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Does financing benefit African women?
New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds
NEPAD, ICT, Kenya
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NEPAD in action
New cable to connect eastern Africa
NEPAD pushes for cheaper, faster telecommunications
oil, energy, Cameroon, UNCTAD, ADB, NEPAD
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What alternatives to oil in Africa?
Importers begin looking more closely at other energy sources
development, UNDP, oil, diamonds, natural resources, OSAA
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Cover Story
Conflict resources: from ‘curse’ to blessing
Transforming an African war risk into a peace asset
NEPAD, Amos Sawyer, Peer Review Mechanism
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NEPAD at 10
‘Peer pressure can be powerful’
Interview with Amos Sawyer, African Peer Review Mechanism
aid, MDGs, Africa, development
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Africa pushes for better aid quality
Donors must also be held accountable for their policies and practices
United Nations, Special Adviser, Africa, Maged Abdelaziz, OSAA, NEPAD
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‘Ensure that everyone benefits from economic gains’
Interview with Maged Abdelaziz, UN special adviser on Africa
disabilities, Zimbabwe, African Union, Ghana, United Nations
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Africa’s disabled will not be forgotten
People with disabilities fight for services, rights, dignity
NEPAD, Mozambique, ADB, South Africa
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NEPAD in action
Pipeline benefits Mozambique, South Africa
A joint partnership to transport natural gas
African Union, Darfur, peacekeeping, UNAMID
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Magazine
Darfur: an experiment in African peacekeeping
Is African Union–UN hybrid a model for the future?
IMF, MDGs, economy, Mozambique, World Bank
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More policy freedom or belt-tightening?
New IMF programme targets ‘graduates’ of austerity plans
NEPAD, Africa, governance, peer review, APRM
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NEPAD at 10
Improving Africa’s governance, before it’s too late
Peer review opening avenues for citizen engagement -
NEPAD at 10
Improving Africa’s governance, before it’s too late
Peer review opening avenues for citizen engagement
economy, Africa, tourism, business, NEPAD, Zimbabwe, innovation
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Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors -
Africa’s booming economies
Tourism in Africa is slowly coming of age
Innovation and better infrastructure can draw more visitors
peace, peacekeeping, UNICEF, Uganda, International Criminal Court
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Seeking peace with justice in Uganda
International charges filed against northern rebel leaders
NEPAD, OSAA, OECD
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In a turbulent world, diversity vital for African economies
OSAA-OECD-NEPAD study flags strong government policies and private sector promotion
NEPAD, Interview
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‘NEPAD is an African spirit for renewal’
Ten years old, the plan scores some gains, faces key tests
Africa, NEPAD, development
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A 'disappointing' decade for Africa
Independent panel proposes UN General Assembly support NEPAD