Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )Education in Africa stands at a crossroads, confronting dual challenges related to the juxtaposition of existing deficits with the rapidly evolving demands of the Digital Age.
Africa’s Economic Sovereignty: The time is now for African-Led Solutions
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )We need to gradually divest from systems that extract value from Africa and invest in systems that cultivate Africa and propel it towards a future where it is truly sovereign
Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
ECOSOC, UNGA Presidents Look to Summit of the Future to Accelerate SDGs
Stories & Blogs IISD (News )The UNGA President highlighted the Summit of the Future as an opportunity to scale up commitments and reinvigorate multilateralism to address today’s challenges.
“Peace is the Missing Piece”: UN Secretary-General on Priorities for 2024
Stories & Blogs IISD (News )Guterres identified the Summit of the Future as an opportunity to shape more effective and inclusive multilateralism in our increasingly multipolar world.
ECOSOC Discusses Durable Solutions, Partnerships to Reinforce 2030 Agenda
Stories & Blogs IISD (News )The ECOSOC President welcomed the Partnership Forum’s multi-stakeholder and participatory discussions that, she said, can “shine the spotlight on innovative solutions for addressing many of today’s most pressing challenges”.
The United Nations Is not leaving the Sudan
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )The United Nations Secretary-General’s call for dialogue, respect for human rights, the rule of law, and an inclusive political process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
We must counter hate speech if we want to prevent future genocides – Alice Wairimu Nderitu
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )Ahead of 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, spoke to Africa Renewal’s