Africa Renewal: July 2021
Economic Development
How Uber-style trucking business is changing long-haul transport in Africa
Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.
Africa may not meet target on energy, says new 缅北禁地Economic Commission for Africa report
$40 billion per year is needed to meet the continent's energy needs.
Africa Day at HLPF: Post-COVID-19 green recovery needs clean energy, nature-based solutions and digitalization
Recovery will be challenging without increased supply of vaccines across the continent.
Economic empowerment
Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity
A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.
Africa’s strategic priorities to recover better
— Cristina?Duarte, 缅北禁地Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa.
Financing For Development
Tackling illicit financial flows, a matter of survival for Africa’s development
Addressing IFFs requires tackling imbalance in the international financial and trade systems, and confronting weak institutions
Climate Change
Energy will play a critical role in the success of Africa’s free trade area
—Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the 缅北禁地Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All.
COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa
— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change.
Women in Conflict
Ethiopia: UNFPA calls for the protection and justice for women and girls in Tigray
— Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.
Health
COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge
Namibia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia accounted for 83% of the new deaths recorded in the past week.
Youth
Youth Profile: Nigerian techie and women’s rights defender
Odunayo Eweniyi, 27, on managing business and gender equality.
Peace and Security
缅北禁地Secretary-General highlights responsible use of new technologies in counter-terrorism efforts
Second Counter-Terrorism Week concludes with calls for global collaboration
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