Small businesses make waves at Intra-African Trade Fair
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )African small businesses are rewriting the rules of trade, and this year’s Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers proved it.
Why do millions still live without electricity in Africa?
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Hundreds of millions of Africans still live without electricity, relying on kerosene, candles and firewood.
30 Years Post-Beijing: slow but steady strides in East and southern Africa, more policies and implementation needed to expedite gender equality.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), East and southern Africa has made commendable progress in gender equality demonstrated by improved education, health, and women’s public and private sector leadership.
Statement on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General by Mr. Claver Gatete at the Africa Food Systems Forum Annual Summit.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Africa holds more than 60% of the world’s arable land and has the potential to build a US$1 trillion agri-food industry by 2030.
Can ethical textiles from the Global South shape the future of fashion?
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )At the Future Fabrics Expo 2025, traditional craftsmanship meets modern sustainability in a powerful showcase of ethical textiles and handcrafted products.
13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) opens in Addis Ababa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“This year’s CCDA comes at a pivotal time. The climate crisis is accelerating — but so is Africa’s determination to lead with solutions grounded in equity, innovation, and resilience.” Jihane El Gaouzi , AUC.