Africa Renewal: June 2021
Cover Story
Science has spoken, we must keep our foot on the environmental pedal
— UNEP Deputy Executive Director Joyce Msuya
Health
Limited supplies slow COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.
Agriculture
Feeding Africa from within: Smallholder farmers could leverage the AfCFTA
COVID-19 impact has exposed weakness of current food systems, but also revealed an opportunity to boost continental trade.
African farmers could benefit from more friendly EU agriculture policies
AfCFTA can boost African farmers’ efforts to compete with the EU
Economic Development
Crypto-currency adoption in Africa: The ups and downs
Challenges include lack of reliable internet and lack of financial literacy.
Africa Dialogue Series 2021: Culture has real power as trigger for development, says UN Special Advisor on Africa
ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.
Youth Profile
Youth Profile: Agripina Ndoho Ngumu Bindang from Equatorial Guinea
Young entrepreneur is using African fabric to make bags, shoes and jewelry.
Sustainable Development Goals
Meet Africa’s food champions
In advance of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit this September, the Food Systems Champions are rallying global communities and promoting dialogues for innovative, practical and sustainable solutions.
Food Systems Champion Divine Ntiokam, Cameroon
The Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.
Food Systems Champion Mike Khunga, Malawi
From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.
Peace and Security
‘I like keeping the population informed’
— Merveille-Noella Mada-Yayoro, 29, a journalist and a producer with Guira FM in CAR.
‘I like my work as a paratrooper’
- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
‘Involve young officers in peacekeeping missions’
— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).