Africa Renewal: June 2024
Trade
AGOA: How access to US market changed the fortunes of two South African sisters
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success
Op-Ed
South Sudan: the world’s youngest nation at a crossroads
Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges.
Climate Change
How ‘Generation Restoration’ can safeguard Africa’s land and livelihoods
On World Environment Day, there are urgent calls for global cooperation and concerted action to address land degradation, combat desertification, and ensure a sustainable future.
Environment
Empowering women and restoring wetlands go hand in hand
Environmentalist and Women Changemaker in the World of Wetlands Cécile Ndjebet says women are crucial for sustainable environmental conservation
Gender
‘Education gave me new life and purpose’
A survivor of sexual violence uses her powerful story to advocate for the empowerment of other survivors and promote education as a preventive measure.
Education
Advocating for inclusive education for children with hearing disabilities in Malawi
How one campaigner is championing the rights of children in Malawi
Peace and Security
ECOWAS at 49: Successes in regional integration, despite emerging challenges
Interview with Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Sustainable Development Goals
Honoring Nelson Mandela: A call to fight inequality and poverty
Together, let’s honour Madiba’s legacy and turn our hands towards building a better world for all, says UN Secretary-General
2024 SDG Report highlights stalled progress and growing inequities as 2030 deadline approaches
Urgent call for stronger global cooperation to fulfil the 2030 promise
Human Rights
Investing in youth to counter hate speech
International Day for Countering Hate Speech is marked on 18 June annually to promote dialogue and tolerance
Sustainable development
How African countries can halve road crashes by 2030
UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety Jean Todt says education and effective policies are key
Humanitarian Aid
Sixty Seconds With... AfroCongo music star Innoss’B: School meals, ending hunger and DRC
The singer-songwriter – and World Food Programme High-Level Supporter – on dreaming big against the odds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo