Africa Renewal: August 2022
Economic empowerment
Calling record profits from oil and gas amid global energy crisis “immoral”, UN Secretary-General urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables
Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions
Gender
Empowering women to boost Africa’s water security
As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
Peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali receives 2022 United Nations Woman Police Officer Award
The award will be presented during the third UN Chiefs of Police Summit at the United Nations Headquarters
São Tomé and Príncipe: tangible gains for women in politics
National Assembly approved Political Parity Law that provides for a minimum of 40% of seats in elected bodies reserved for women, as well as in cabinet positions
Climate Change
Youth & ICT
A young population, innovation and technology will transform Africa
— Says Ismail Badjie, Founder & CEO of Innovarx Global Health
Economic Development
Fintech, other knowledge-intensive services could drive Africa’s prosperity, boost inclusion
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies
Trade
The AfCFTA Country Business Index
Understanding private sector involvement in the Africa’s free trade area
Boosting intra-African trade will power post-COVID-19 recovery and foster food security
International Trade Centre’s ‘One Trade Africa’ is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities
Silencing the guns
UN, AU prepare for 2022 Africa Amnesty Month—September
People who voluntarily surrender their illicit weapons and ammunition will not be arrested or prosecuted
Health
Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by almost ten years
The sharp rise during the past two decades is a testament to the region’s drive for improved health and well-being of the population.
Op-Ed
Holding onto hope as we mark World Humanitarian Day
Let’s recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk
Podcast
