Stories
Breaking gender barriers through education
By Kingsley IghoborNigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Racheal*s resolve: Championing disability rights in Uganda
By Franck KuwonuShe envisions a world where everything we do is inclusive of young people with disabilities
Bridging Africa*s gender gap in tech
By Nathan Hastings-SpaineMeet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa.
Protecting Africa's wetlands is key to combating biodiversity loss
By Dr. Musonda MumbaFrom grassroots to global: Involving multiple stakeholders could enhance biodiversity governance and speed progress.
Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture
By Kingsley IghoborEmpretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa
By Kingsley IghoborAmbassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
New revenue streams: Using Africa*s vast renewable energy and natural resources for premium carbon credits
By UNECAVoluntary carbon market could reach $10每$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80
In Southern Africa, El Ni?o drought leaves a trail of scorched harvests and hunger
By WFPWorld Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon