Africa Renewal: April 2019 - July 2019
Departments
Cover Story
Gender
Economic empowerment of women good for all
Countries make progress lifting endemic obstacles
Good education is the foundation for effective female leadership
—Togolese politician and former presidential candidate Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson
Technology is a liberating force for African women
Innovative projects tackle entrenched gender inequality
Youth Profile
Youthful minister opening doors for women and girls
Bogolo Kenewendo of Botswana is also adviser to the UN Secretary-General on digital cooperation
Culture and Education
Preparing Africa’s graduates for today’s jobs
Experts call for modernising school curricula to match a rapidly changing labour market
African music on a round trip —from Cotonou to Cuba and back
Caribbean influence leaves its mark as popular Afro rhythms develop
Interview
Young people can capably lead Africa into the future
— Aya Chebbi, African Union Youth Envoy
No real development in Africa without regional integration
— Ahunna Eziakonwa
Environment
Countries propose a treaty to end corporate impunity
If adopted, companies will be held accountable for human rights and environmental violation
Business
Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors
Yet increasing populations will need jobs and modern infrastructure
Agriculture
Mechanizing agriculture is key to food security
Governments and the private sector must partner to increase investments in the sector
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life
After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business
Health
Paying a high price for skin bleaching
Huge risks, including cancer and liver damage, accompany the desire for fair skin
