Gender
Empowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
Youth
Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana
Tumo Kgabeng’s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
Economic Development
AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women
Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
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
Fighting gender-based violence and early marriages
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
Youth
Market research is key to success for young entrepreneurs
Julie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
Youth
How we created Burundi’s first drone
A young innovator turns his newfound technology skills into a pioneering solution for farmers
Sustainable Development Goals
How the UN is assisting Mauritius to secure its food systems
Mauritius’ heavy dependence on food imports makes it vulnerable to global commodity and supply disruptions, but collaborative sustainable interventions are making a difference
Youth
Benin triples number of companies opened by youth
The country’s young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD
Trade
AfCFTA: Reaping the benefits of the world’s most youth and women-friendly trade agreement
Priority must be given to investments in women and youth in all facets of the AfCFTA implementation arrangements
Climate Change
Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability
— Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
Climate Change
The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will
— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt
Economic Development
Youth Profile: Equatorial Guinean entrepreneur Melissa Mbile Sánchez
27-year-old founder of clothing line La Capacidad also offers internships to other youths.
Youth Profile
Youth Profile: Agripina Ndoho Ngumu Bindang from Equatorial Guinea
Young entrepreneur is using African fabric to make bags, shoes and jewelry.
Youth & ICT
Coding for girls:?a glimmer of hope in a coding boot-camp
Every so often, amid the depressing data on hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19, a story breaks out that offers a glimpse of hope.
Gender
Empowered women can unlock Africa’s development dividends
— Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
coronavirus
Radio lessons: In Africa schools are closed, but learning goes on
Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged
Youth and Political Participation
Youth: Getting ready for public office
Young Africans celebrate the first fruit of ‘Not Too Young to Run’ Campaign
Africa's Youth
Africa’s mobile youth drive change
Cell phones reshape youth cultures
Africa's Youth
A seat at the table
African youth demand a say in decision making
Cover Story
African youth hungry for connectivity
More opportunities to innovate and create
Africa's Youth
Africa’s youth: a “ticking time bomb” or an opportunity?
Leaders awakening to the need for job-creation programmes
Africa's Youth
Africa’s greatest assets are its young people
Interview with Ahmad Alhendawi, UN youth envoy
Audio
Future of Somalia depends on empowering youth
UNDP releases 2012 Somalia Human Development Report