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
Communique of the 1199th meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
Stories & Blogs AU (Communique )Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1199th meeting held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding.
Communique of the 1204th Meeting of the PSC held on 13 March 2024, on the briefing by the Panel of the Wise on its activities in Africa
Stories & Blogs AU (Communique )Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1204th meeting held on 13 March 2024 on the briefing by the Panel of the Wise on its activities in Africa.
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
Communiqué from Africa CDC on the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Extra Ordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government on the Cholera situation in the region
Stories & Blogs AU (Press Release )Africa CDC sensitised Heads of State and Government from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regarding the increase of cholera-related cases and deaths in the region.
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.
Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Withdrawal of Three ECOWAS Member States
Stories & Blogs AU (Press Release )The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, learnt, with deep regret, the announcement of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS.