Sustainable Development Goals
2024 SDG Report highlights stalled progress and growing inequities as 2030 deadline approaches
Urgent call for stronger global cooperation to fulfil the 2030 promise
Sustainable Development Goals
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
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
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
Trade
Africa Day 2023: UN Secretary-General’s message
Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity
Sustainable Development Goals
Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs
We can leverage on hyper-technology and apply data to building homegrown solutions
Sustainable Development Goals
Upcoming UN Water Conference co-hosts seek to turn the tide on water crisis and rally the world for water action
Netherlands & Tajikistan Permanent Representatives to the UN speak about issues at stake and how the world can unite for water action
Trade
Momentum builds for free movement under AfCFTA
Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another
Trade
AfCFTA is key in cushioning African LDCs from external shocks
Current trade patterns have exposed Africa’s poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns
Trade
Africa’s free trade on track, more efforts needed
Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary
Sustainable development
World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022
Amid falling growth rates, global population projected to peak around 10.4 billion in the 2080s
Sustainable Development Goals
Cascading global crises threatening human survival
SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new UN SDG Report
Economic Development
UN Global Compact launches new hub for Africa
Abuja Hub will mobilize, accelerate and scale-up responsible business across Africa
Sustainable Development Goals
Ocean Decade: Blue economy presents vast opportunities for Africa
From fishing to oil and gas, to tourism, the possibilities are immense
Environment
Beating plastic pollution
Historic day as countries commit to develop a legally binding agreement.
Sustainable development
Kigali forum marks a new development era for Africa
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will champion the continent as a destination of opportunity in line with the targets of SDGs.
Environment
Seeking an ambitious global action to curb plastic pollution
An interview with Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.
Climate Change
Road to COP27: Voices of change
Young Africans speak up on climate action
Economic Development
Africa can finance its development but needs a paradigm shift
From poverty management to a development management approach
Focus on Cities
Abidjan regains its glamour
Spurred by C?te d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner
Focus on Cities
Lagos now wears a new look
City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets
Focus on Cities
Kigali sparkles on the hills
Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan
Cover Story
Africa’s cities of the future
Proper planning key to sustainable cities
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