Africa Renewal: October 2023
Economic Development
‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies
Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
Gender
Health
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
This is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44 years
Humanitarian Aid
UN extends aid to refugees in Benin
School kits, fertilizer, medicines, household items, sanitary pads donated
Peace and Security
Elections in Liberia: UN-ECOWAS joint mission calls for peaceful electioneering period
All political actors urged to safeguard the hard-earned peace and national cohesion of the country
Sustainable Development Goals
Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027
The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Solidarity fund needed for Africa’s sustainability transitions
It is time for Africa to turn a new development page and for the global community to support it
Culture and Education
Using education to develop a new social contract for Africa
Advocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world