Africa Renewal: July 2022

Sustainable development

Schoolchildren in South Sudan.

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
The 2022 SOFI report provides updates on the food security and nutrition situation around the world.

Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021

The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.
By FAO

Economic Development

Ambassador Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande

Amid global crises, Africa has opportunities for innovative development financing

Agnes Chimbiri-Molande, Permanent Representative of Malawi to the United Nations
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Africa gains as WTO delivers breakthrough deals

“Geneva Package” includes deals on fish, intellectual property rights waiver and food security
African woman entrepreneur with digital payment device.

UNCTAD: Africa needs to rethink export diversification to survive economic shocks

The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.
By UNCTAD
Two students practicing with wind, solar and other models on computer.

Crowdfunding emerging as financing source for African entrepreneurs

Crowdfunding platforms also lower cost barriers for investors

Climate Change

Youth & ICT

FYATU, a Congolese fintech company, founded by Félix Maroy

You will succeed if you believe in your dream

Meet Félix Maroy, Founder and CEO FYATU, a Congolese fintech company

Peace and Security

Nine police officers from Liberia received the prestigious UN medal

Giving thanks, building hope

First-ever deployment of UN Peacekeepers from Liberia receive prestigious UN medal

Gender

I went into the government with fight against female genital mutilation

—Says Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s foreign minister and 2020 UN Mandela Prize winner

Africa's Youth

Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Envoy on Youth

Jobs and climate action are top priorities of young people in Africa

— Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Envoy on Youth

Environment

Young climate activists take part in demonstrations at the COP26

UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right

The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
UN News

Culture and Education

World Kiswahili Language Day

Kiswahili is a language that speaks to both past and present

With over 200 million speakers, it is one of the most widely used African languages, encompassing more than a dozen main dialects.
By UNESCO

Health

Sustainable Development Goals

Classroom in Liberia.

Cascading global crises threatening human survival

SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new UN SDG Report
UN News

Health and Well-being

High childbirth mortality in Malawi is due to “a cocktail of factors

12, 000 births, zero deaths: Malawians celebrate hero midwife Charity Salima

-- She also raises awareness about the dangers of teenage pregnancy

Human Rights

Portrait of Nelson Mandela.

'Today and every day, let us honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by taking action'

Message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2022
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