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The journey to a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa, according to Ethiopia's PM
Africa’s ability to become a strong and independent economic force hinges on its own internal cohesion and economic integration, utilizing free trade and investment, writes Ethiopian Prim...
Africa
Africa's digital platforms boomed during the pandemic - and could be here to stay
Digital services have proved invaluable during the pandemic in Africa, helping to provide social assistance where needed.
Middle East and North Africa
How COVID-19 could spearhead a resilient and sustainable sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has the youngest population, highlighting the economic opportunity, but also the urgency to build toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
Africa
Mapping a better future for Africa’s farmers
In Africa, only 10% of farms are accounted for, according to the World Bank. The rest are inherited or sold with a handshake. it's important proper ways to map these farms are available.
Air Pollution
How the power of youth can help fight air pollution across Africa
Tackling Africa's air pollution will require a concerted effort from the public and private sectors - and Africa's youth has a huge role to play, too.
Africa
COVID-19 could undo a decade of progress in cutting poverty
Low-income developing countries were already in a vulnerable position when the pandemic begun, but the impact of coronavirus threatens undoing progress.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The African rainforest may not survive if we wipe out its chimpanzee population
Chimpanzees were found to be crucial in the restoration of the African rainforest over 2000 years ago after its collapse due to climate change.
Global Health
Africa declared free of wild polio
Africa
Zimbabwe makes it illegal for schools to expel pregnant girls
Zimbabwe has passed a legal amendment criminalizing the expelling of pregnant students.
Cities and Urbanization
These 3D maps show the world's population clusters like you've never seen them
These 3D-rendered maps use the EU’s population density data and mapping tool Aerialod to show where the world's largest population clusters are.
Africa
Futures destroyed: COVID-19 unleashes 'shadow pandemics' on Africa's girls
From rape and sexual exploitation to child marriage and early pregnancy, COVID-19 has unleashed a myriad of "shadow pandemics" on girls across Africa, say child rights groups
Africa
Africa is free of polio, but this is its legacy on people's lives
Polio has been eradicated from Africa, but a vaccine-derived strain could still infect under-immunized areas, the WHO warns.
Africa
How can Africa succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
It's vital that young people are offered the tools to be successful in a digital-first economy, writes the African Development Bank’s Hanan Morsy.
Africa
A vision for post-pandemic mobility in African cities
Urban transport infrastructure built with non-motorised mobility in mind could transform Africa's cities for the better. Here's how that could work.
COVID-19