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Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ghanaian women push for an increase and strengthening of the meaningful participation of women peacekeepers as they explore the WPS agenda
Revolutionist returnees: Fulfilling dreams, finding freedom
African Americans have a long history of going back to the motherland
In conflict-hit Mozambique, a tropical storm warns of hunger 每 and the next cyclone
The World Food Programme requires urgent funds to respond to displacement caused by conflict in the north as climate change wreaks havoc in the south
We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism
Epsy Alejandra Campbell Barr, Chair of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, emphasizes the need for African descendants and Africans to collaborate in addressing common challenges
Reflecting on the brutal Transatlantic Slave Trade
25 March each year is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a day to honor the victims of slavery and to raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing racism and prejudice.
Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation
The latest report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) show how different regions in the world have improved women representation. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest improvement among all regions on women＊s parliamentary representation in 2023
Angola: Varsity head paving way for more women in top jobs
Prof. Virginia Lacerda Quartim is the dean of Jos谷 Eduardo dos Santos University in Huambo Province
Broaden national tax base for more resources, African countries told
UNECA＊s Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending
Empowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
Artificial intelligence and Africa
Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities