The hidden jobs engine: unleashing the potential of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )A common misunderstanding persists about job creation in Africa. Many envision cities as the epicenters of economic opportunity.
Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )The need is clear, but finding the money to invest in and pay for such projects remains the major challenge for emerging markets and developing economies facing serious fiscal constraints.
From case challenge to innovation lab: Youth-led solutions for bridging the digital divide.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Through collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, young people can shape the future of digital development.
Greening West African Soils
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )The path to achieving a resilient agri-food sector to enhance food and nutrition security (FNS) stands at a crossroad in the West Africa region.
Reparatory justice in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Story )The overarching theme of the 2025 session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent was “Africa and people of African descent: United for reparatory justice in the age of Artificial Intelligence,”
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report.
Stories & Blogs FAO (Story )In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high.
Sharing waters, transforming futures: CIWA's action for a climate-resilient Africa
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 90% of surface water crosses national boundaries, no country can secure its water future alone.
Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Leveraging the contribution of Basotho diaspora to Lesotho sustainable development.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“It is time for Lesotho to broaden the scope of diaspora contributions and more effectively channel them toward sustainable development,” stated Ms. Maseeiso Lekholoane (ECA).
WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.