ADVANCING WOMEN LEADERSHIP
The COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into an unprecedented crisis that is heavily affecting the livelihoods, the socio-economic stability and the security of many families and communities in Africa. The uncertainty,…
ARE AFRICA’S COVID-19 SUCCESSES OVERLOOKED?
In an article originally published in The Guardian, Afua Hirsch argues that a patronising attitude towards the continent will see that lessons in overcoming the threat may not be learnt by other countries.…
PRESIDENT KENYATTA CALLS FOR GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
President Uhuru Kenyatta has emphasized the need for global solidarity in response to Covid-19 saying all stakeholders need to come together to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic. The…
COVID-19 INTENSIFIES URGENCY TO EXPAND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets by 2030, countries must safeguard the gains already attained and accelerate efforts to achieve affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Despite accelerated…
AFRICA’S HOUR OF NEED
An Op-ed first published on Project Syndicate by Abebe Aemro Selassie. African governments urgently need additional external financing to help them mitigate the pandemic’s economic impact. And with global interest rates as…
FUNDING BOOST FOR KENYA’S COVID-19 FIGHT
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank have approved a €188 million loan to support the Government of Kenya’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the related…
A CASE FOR ACCELERATED HEALTH INTEGRATION IN AFRICA
“Healthcare cooperation is key to achieving Goal 1 of Africa’s Agenda 2063, as well as SDG 3 on ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all.” This is according to a Communiqué issued…