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Phone lines open between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and people are calling strangers
Peace between the neighbouring countries is opening up the lines of communication and fostering a sense of connection.
Education, Gender and Work
Financial inclusion is key to tackling Africa's gender inequality
Making sure there is equal access to financial services will help drive gender equality across Africa.
Future of Health and Healthcare
How a simple football can help teach children about HIV
With the World Cup captivating the world, these projects are harnessing the community and spirit of the beautiful game.
Leadership
This is how Eritrea and Ethiopia made peace, and what it means for the future of both nations
After 20 years of hostility, the Eritrean and Ethiopian leaders signed a declaration of peace.
Africa
Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?
Electric vehicles could reduce costly fuel subsidies and imports, improve air quality and store the region's abundant renewable energy.
South Africa
It’s time for the world to stand up behind South Africa
The ultimate goal of investment is to create jobs and a more prosperous society, writes the World Economic Forum's Elsie Kanza.
South Africa
How to rebuild trust and integrity in South Africa
South Africa must return to the values espoused by Mandela and the founding fathers of the ANC.
Africa
African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to make sure they thrive
If Africa does not find a way to build sustainable cities with greater access to private capital, then they risk becoming both unlivable and indebted. A new mindset is urgently required.
Education, Gender and Work
Why improving female sexual health and rights leads to a better society
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals specifically targets many of these issues.
Africa
1.1 billion people still lack electricity. This could be the solution
Mini-grids are a decentralized and renewable solution, generating and distributing power at the point of consumption.
Africa
Students from this Ugandan refugee-camp school are attending some of the best universities in the world
A unique refugee-led initiative has converted donor support into an exemplary school system and training programme.
Climate Change
Africa's ancient baobab trees are dying due to climate change
Warming temperatures have either killed the trees directly or have made them weaker and more susceptible to drought, diseases, fire or wind, scientists say.
Africa
Africa's inspiring innovators show what the future could hold
Africa doesn’t need aid, it needs effective public policy and business development, writes Njideka Harry.
Africa
TEDx just hosted its first event from a refugee camp
Melissa Fleming from UNHCR shares what she learned about refugees from her recent trip to a camp.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Six of the world's most neglected crises are in Africa
From famine to conflict, Africa's societal problems are being ignored.