Africa Renewal: October 2021

Economic Development

For equitable access to vaccines we need action, not just words.

For equitable access to vaccines globally, we need action, not just mere words

— Ambassador Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Félix Tshisekedi (à gauche) et Emmanuel Macron se serrant la main lors du Sommet.

New financing model could help Africa’s COVID-19 recovery and tackle debt

World leaders seek ways to help Africa drive economic growth, discuss Special Drawing Rights and entrepreneurship.

UNECA and AUDA–NEPAD renew partnership to enhance sustainable growth in Africa

MoU’s six priority areas focus on accelerating progress on Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.
By UNECA
Mobile phone made from lithium. Africa is home to minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt.

The role of extractives in Africa’s inclusive green and resilient recovery

Minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt could help meet growing demand for clean energy technologies.

Culture and Education

Nigerian film actress Toyin Abraham

Landmark report highlights untapped potential of Africa’s film industry

The new study says Africa's film and audiovisual industries could create over 20 million jobs and contribute $20 billion to the continent's combined GDP.
UN News

Climate Change

Countries must not only agree to draft policies but must also implement them.

Innovative financing needed to tackle climate change in Africa

Experts at Africa Climate Week 2021 discuss climate action for pandemic recovery.
By UNECA

Kenya@UNSC

Many countries unable to manage diversity, says Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta

He called for political cohesion that strengthens public confidence in institutions and provides people with the sense that the State fully embraces diversity.
UN News

Health

WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk

Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria.
World Health Organization
By WHO
Mass vaccination tent at Treichville Stadium, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Global COVID-19 Summit: Which way Africa?

Following the US-hosted Summit, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, says Africa should be outraged that barely 4 per cent of its population is fully vaccinated, outlines 5 steps to end the vaccine injustice.
Second Lady of Ghana receives COVID-19 vaccine.

15 African countries hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination goal

Nine, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, had reached the 10% goal at the beginning of September and another six managed to sprint ahead to reach the target this month due to rising vaccine deliveries.
World Health Organization
By WHO

Gender

UN Affairs

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu makes history at UN General Assembly, calls for global vaccine equity

President Suluhu is 5th African woman leader to address the Assembly since the UN’s founding 76 years ago.
Podcast