Powering women's economic futures: energy and opportunity in Africa's inclusive industrialization transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Blog )industrialization transformation 9 March, 2026 [Blog] Powering women's economic futures: energy and opportunity in Africa's inclusive industrialization transformation Share this: By Towela Ngulube and Sosson Tadadjeu In Africa, women play a crucial role
Harnessing data and frontier technologies for Africa’s economic transformation: forthcoming economic report calls for innovation-driven growth to accelerate structural transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Story )While Africa has achieved steady economic growth in recent years, much of this progress has been driven by factor accumulation, capital and labour, rather than sustained productivity gains
No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenMar 04, 2026(News )From protection against gender-based violence to equal pay, women and girls remain unequal under the law, as impunity for violations of their rights persists worldwide, said UN Women today.
When justice fails: Why women can't get protection from AI deepfake abuse
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenFeb 26, 2026(Article )What is deepfake abuse and why laws, platforms, and justice systems are failing women
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 19, 2026(Story )The Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in Addis Ababa, Tuesday with a strong call for long-term, risk-tolerant investment to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and power inclusive, job-rich growth across the continent.
Eastern Africa outpaces continent in growth, but economic divergence clouds integration
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 17, 2026(Story )A clear takeaway emerged: Eastern Africa is progressing—but not yet progressing together.
Namibia validates step-by-step guide for trading in goods under AfCFTA , paving way for inclusive continental market access
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 06, 2026(Story )The Validation Workshop marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to translate AfCFTA commitments into practical, business-ready tools that support private sector participation in continental trade..
Narrow Path to Recovery: Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 05, 2026(News )Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential.
Gender equality is the world’s unfinished business – and unfinished potential
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenSep 24, 2025(Press Release )Gender equality remains the unfinished business of our time – and the private sector is indispensable for closing the gap, according to a new report from UN Women launched today.
30 Years Post-Beijing: slow but steady strides in East and southern Africa, more policies and implementation needed to expedite gender equality.
Stories & Blogs ECASep 23, 2025(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.