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Women in Peacekeeping
“Once a peacekeeper, always a peacekeeper”
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Women in Peacekeeping
"Be the change you want to see"
— Captain Tanvi Shukla from India, serving in the DRC -
Women in Peacekeeping
“Female peacekeepers inspire women and girls”
— Major Roseline Stephen Agwai, from Nigeria, serving in the DRC -
Women in Peacekeeping
"As a female peacekeeper, it is easy to connect with people"
— Lt Col Martha Masango from South Africa, serving in the DRC -
coronavirus
COVID-19 could prove “disastrous” for Zimbabwe, UNDP study finds
Targeted measures and a crackdown on illicit financial flows will help -
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Women in Peacekeeping
‘Women peacekeepers make it easier to interact with communities’
-Lieutenant-Colonel Doamba Sawadogo from Burkina Faso, serving in DR Congo -
Women in Peacekeeping
‘Women are effective in building peace and unity’
— Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan -
Women in Peacekeeping
Female peacekeepers are role models
-Sandra Amissah from Ghana, serving in Darfur -
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coronavirus
Only a united Africa can defeat COVID-19
Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
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coronavirus
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, not just the rich
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa -
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coronavirus
UNDP working to help African countries recover from COVID-19
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa -
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General Assembly
Africa helping to shape the world
— Prof. Tajjani Muhammad-Bande, incoming president of the UN General Assembly -
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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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A 'disappointing' decade for Africa
Independent panel proposes UN General Assembly support NEPAD
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Africa pushes for better aid quality
Donors must also be held accountable for their policies and practices -
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Senegal strives for Millennium goals
Reducing poverty requires will, money and community action -
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Building peace in West Africa
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: 'We are not shy about taking the initiative' -
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Restoring the economy’s ability to deliver prosperity
The Sustainable Development Goals must become the yardstick for judging inclusive growth -
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MDGs and beyond
New cases drop, but numbers still high
MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other diseases
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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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MDGs and beyond
Closing Africa’s ‘elusive’ gender gap
MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women -
MDGs and beyond
More students in school but still not all
MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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Uprooting the causes of conflicts
Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa -
Conflict Resolution
Intervention brigade: End game in the Congo?
UN peacekeeping task enters a new phase
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Africa's Youth
Africa’s greatest assets are its young people
Interview with Ahmad Alhendawi, UN youth envoy -
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To be forever free!
Renewed focus on modern slavery on anniversaries of the transatlantic slave trade -
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After Africa’s wars, a ‘new day’ for building peace
UN's Judy Cheng-Hopkins on peacebuilding work in Africa -
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‘Ensure that everyone benefits from economic gains’
Interview with Maged Abdelaziz, UN special adviser on Africa -
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Future of Somalia depends on empowering youth
UNDP releases 2012 Somalia Human Development Report -
General Assembly
Photo highlights of the General Assembly
Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly -
Web Feature
‘Inspire change, make every day a Mandela Day’
Africans celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day
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Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security -
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Equality
NEPAD embraces women’s rights
After slow start, continental initiative advances gender equity -
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 -
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Africa Renewal at 25: keeping up with a dynamic continent
UN magazine devoted to Africa’s progress -
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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 -
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 -
NEPAD at 10
‘Peer pressure can be powerful’
Interview with Amos Sawyer, African Peer Review Mechanism -
Cover Story
‘In 10 years, NEPAD has achieved a lot’
Ibrahim Mayaki, head of Africa’s partnership initiative -
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‘NEPAD is an African spirit for renewal’
Ten years old, the plan scores some gains, faces key tests -
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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 -
Magazine
Darfur: an experiment in African peacekeeping
Is African Union–UN hybrid a model for the future? -
MDGs and beyond
Anchor the MDGs to economic progress, Africans say
Summit hears calls for more job creation, investment -
Ending conflict
Can ‘peace radio’ survive in peacetime?
As UN missions end, the future of viable independent stations remains uncertain -
MDGs and beyond
Jobs and equity key to Africa's poverty fight
Progress on MDGs requires more than social safety nets -
MDGs and beyond
Wanted: fresh ideas for combating African poverty
Amidst global crisis, a need to go beyond the MDGs -
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Securing lasting peace in Africa
Modest progress in overcoming conflicts, but challenges persist -
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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 -
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Young Africans put technology to new uses
Kenyan software a tool for political participation -
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Millennium Development Goals: time to step up
Some progress in Africa, but more is needed, argues UN Secretary-General -
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‘Stability is based on democracy’
Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa -
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Africa’s displaced people: out of the shadows
African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await -
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Africa’s disabled will not be forgotten
People with disabilities fight for services, rights, dignity -
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To save the lives of mothers, infants
Commitment, money and innovation can reduce high mortality rates -
Cover Story
Abolishing fees boosts African schooling
A giant step for children, but governments must navigate the pitfalls -
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An African chorus on climate change
From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action -
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Africa fights the ‘people trade’
Scourge of human trafficking ensnares hundreds of thousand -
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Africa sharpens its voice on climate
Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks -
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Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters
Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast -
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Emerging economies hold promise for Africa
But governments must play smart to get the best deals -
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Mining to profit Africa’s people
Governments bargain for “fair deals” that enhance development -
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Does financing benefit African women?
New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds -
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Africa’s partners must ‘walk the talk’
UN General Assembly urges donors to fulfill their promises -
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Closing Ghana’s national poverty gap
North-south disparities challenge attainment of Millennium Development Goals -
Cover Story
Africa struggles with soaring food prices
From emergency reactions to farming investments -
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Women in North Africa secure more rights
Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress -
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Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals -
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Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals -
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NEPAD in action
Spurring business to invest in Africa’s future
NEPAD encourages African private sector engagement -
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More policy freedom or belt-tightening?
New IMF programme targets ‘graduates’ of austerity plans -
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Building a state for the Congolese people
Beyond peace and elections, fundamental reforms are essential -
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Saving Africa’s forests, the ‘lungs of the world’
Forest conservation can help counter climate change -
NEPAD in action
New cable to connect eastern Africa
NEPAD pushes for cheaper, faster telecommunications -
Cover Story
Bringing water to Africa’s poor
Expanded access requires more funds, efficiency and capacity -
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Africa aims for a scientific revolution
More funding needed for research institutes and universities -
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Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery
Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts -
NEPAD in action
Pipeline benefits Mozambique, South Africa
A joint partnership to transport natural gas -
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Climate change: Africa gets ready
Planning how to deal with higher temperatures, shifting weather -
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Improving reintegration of former combatants
African experiences help UN ‘refine’ disarmament efforts -
NEPAD in action
Water betters lives in Tanzania
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals -
NEPAD in action
Internet enriches learning in rural Uganda
NEPAD e-schools connecting students to the world -
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Woman storekeeper boosts Malawi farming
NEPAD seeks to bring fertilizer nearer to villagers -
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Millions of activists for a day
Stand Up campaign seeks to garner public support to fight poverty -
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Combating Zambia’s ‘hidden hunger’
NEPAD and partners fortify food with vitamins and minerals -
Cover Story
Conflict resources: from ‘curse’ to blessing
Transforming an African war risk into a peace asset -
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Darfur facing even greater horror
With Sudan crisis sharpening, UN sees no time for “half measures” -
NEPAD in action
African expatriates look homeward
Skilled professionals answer NEPAD call to lend expertise -
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NEPAD in action
Kenya promotes ‘responsible tourism’
NEPAD efforts safeguard environment, combat poverty -
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What alternatives to oil in Africa?
Importers begin looking more closely at other energy sources -
NEPAD in action
Solar power: cheap energy source for Africa
NEPAD seeks to boost electricity supply in remote rural areas -
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Protecting civilians from genocide
Twelve years after the Rwanda slaughter, many challenges remain -
NEPAD in action
Boosting African farm yields
More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD -
NEPAD in action
Is cassava Africa’s new staple food?
NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger -
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Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability -
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Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana
Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing -
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Seeking peace with justice in Uganda
International charges filed against northern rebel leaders -
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‘Children just do not have to die’
Simple, cheap interventions can reduce African mortality rates -
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 -
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Fixing the humanitarian aid system
UN, relief groups seek to bolster and speed up food delivery -
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Reintegration of ex-combatants
When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders -
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Community radio: a voice for the poor
Better local communications can boost development, democracy -
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Giant step for Kenya’s schools
Progress for both boys and girls towards Millennium education goal -
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Focusing aid on Africa’s own priorities
More financing for Millennium Development Goals, but still far to go -
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Tough UN line on peacekeeper abuses
Action initiated to end sexual misdeeds in peacekeeping missions -
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New urgency for cancelling Africa’s debt
G-8 powers consider full write-off of multilateral obligations -
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