Africa Renewal: August 2023
Technology
Trade
Sustainable Development Goals
Readying African football for the global stage
Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals last year, proof that the continent cultivates world-class talent
African regulators urged to supervise credit rating agencies
This is to avoid erroneous assessments that discourage investment on the continent
Climate action: Africa’s ambition is to produce electric vehicles
Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa
Gender
Malala Yousafzai, Amina Mohammed Advocate for girl-Child Education in Nigeria
The focus is increased investment in the sector to guarantee universal access to free and quality education, including secondary education
Mozambican mother shares her experience of extremism and discrimination
Kidnapped by al-Shabaab militants, the woman recounts the choice she faced: join their ranks or witness her family’s execution.
Human Rights
Youth
Market research is key to success for young entrepreneurs
Julie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
How we created Burundi’s first drone
A young innovator turns his newfound technology skills into a pioneering solution for farmers
Economic Development
Improving living conditions in Botswana’s Francistown
Showcasing a model slum upgrade courtesy of a global initiative benefiting millions of slum dwellers
Nigeria ends oil subsidy to invest savings in infrastructure development
The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments
With leadership and determination, Africa can achieve the SDGs
Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa
Peace and Security
Migration
Record-breaking global migration
Unprecedented displacement spurs demand for people-focused solutions
Humanitarian Aid
Climate Change
Nigeria prioritizes climate action to mitigate natural disasters
At risk of flooding are 372 out of the country’s 744 local government areas