African philanthropists push for prosperity
Note to editor: All hands seem to be getting on deck to accelerate Africa’s development. Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor writes that some of the continent’s richest individuals are now taking…
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Kenya pushes technology into overdrive
By: Africa Renewal April 22, 2013 (SSNA) — The country that gave the world two groundbreaking innovations in technology: M-Pesa, a mobile banking system, and Ushahidi, a platform for crowdsourcing information…
Read More Africa’s natural resources must benefit the African people
Note to editor: In May 2012, Maged Abdelaziz was appointed as the UN’s new special adviser on Africa, at the level of under-secretary-general to advocate for African development internationally and…
Read More New HIV infections are falling dramatically in Africa
Note to editor: The big drop in new HIV infections in Africa calls for celebration. However, advocacy groups are warning that it is too soon to proclaim total victory. Africa…
Read More Stabilizing Somalia: a new chapter begins
Note to Editor: After decades of instability, Somalia seems to be on the verge of change. A new leader, hope and a successful UN-backed plan known as the “Roadmap for…
Read More Reversing female circumcision in Africa
Note to Editor: Female circumcision an ancient tradition in many African countries has been a source for concern for many humanitarian and health organizations for quite some time now and…
Read More African economies capture world attention
But huge challenges still lie ahead By Kingsley Ighobor New York, September 25, 2012 (SSNA) — Young men and women chat along the glittering corridors of the sprawling shopping complex.…
Read More To Rio and beyond: Africa seeks sustainable solutions
Paving the path to “the future we want” By Masimba Tafirenyika Rio, Brazil, June 21, 2012 (SSNA) — It is rare for a head of government to be greeted with…
Read More Improving Africa’s governance, before it’s too late
Editor’s Note: The Peer Review Mechanism is opening avenues for citizen engagement all over Africa, David Mehdi Hamam and Ben Idrissa Ouédraogo report for Africa Renewal By David Mehdi Hamam…
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World AIDS Day 2011 Celebration in South Sudan
By Dr. Lul P. Riek December 3, 2011 (SSNA) — On 1st December, 2011, the people of South Sudan will join millions of people around the world to observe World…
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