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The year 2020 began on a high note for the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN). As the world was preparing to mark 25 years since the Fourth World Conference on … Read More
Systemic racism has its roots in extractive capitalism in Africa. Black people need to start telling their stories themselves. When we really know each other, recognize our contribution to … Read More
If it cannot address systematic human rights abuses on the continent, what really is the purpose of the African Union? On May 29, just four days after George … Read More
As the world battles a pandemic, Africa has become polio free. Lessons learned can help its fight against COVID-19. “Could you patent the sun?” This is how American … Read More
Owing to its large and growing youth population, Africa, more than many other regions, desperately needs to provide the education and skills training necessary for the jobs of the future. … Read More
Globally, the measures to curb COVID-19 are having unintended effects on the digital economy by encouraging the sourcing of goods and services online, while also highlighting persistent digital inequalities. Africa has … Read More
Two key partnerships will be negotiated in 2020 between the European Union (EU) and Africa, making this a crucial year for both continents. One is the post-Cotonou agreement within the … Read More
Africa’s youth are confronted with an increasingly complex socio-economic and political context which is hindering their development. Youth are facing extensive poverty, limited access to education, lack of employment opportunities, … Read More
African states have failed to protect women and children from violence amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the last few months, as the coronavirus has spread across the world, … Read More
The African Union helped spearhead a coordinated response to the pandemic The global struggle against the coronavirus pandemic has prompted some governments to close their borders and retreat from multilateralism, and … Read More
