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A new partnership will help African women, farmers, and youth prepare for climate disasters and natural emergencies. The collaboration puts vulnerable communities at the center of disaster planning across the continent.
Togo is leading an effort to replace the 450-year-old Mercator map at the UN, which makes Africa look much smaller than it actually is. The African Union-backed campaign aims to correct how the continent is viewed worldwide.
Ethiopia is investing in digital infrastructure to become Africa's content creation gateway, hosting its first African Social Media Influencers Summit. The initiative aims to connect creators across the continent and harness their power to shape policy and drive development.
Ethiopia is building a continental digital gateway to empower the next generation of African content creators and influencers. At the first African Social Media Influencers Summit, leaders called for turning policies into action to unlock Africa's digital future.
Ethiopia is on track for double-digit economic growth while planting 48 billion trees, proving a nation can build and stay green. African Union leaders are calling it "something very special."
A surgeon and lawmaker who provides free medical care to underserved communities has been tapped to help reshape global health policy for Africa. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah will represent Ghana on a committee pushing for fairer healthcare systems across the continent.
The African Union made water and sanitation its top priority for 2026, tackling a crisis that keeps millions from school, work, and health. This isn't just policy talk; it's a comprehensive plan to bring clean water and dignity to communities across the continent.
The African Union says Ethiopia's agricultural transformation shows African nations how to boost food security through coordinated reform. The country has dramatically increased wheat production and is moving away from rain-dependent farming.
African leaders are gathering at the UN to showcase innovations that are saving mothers' lives across the continent. The focus is on African-led solutions that are making essential maternal healthcare accessible where it's needed most.
Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo just joined Africa's top health agency to help the continent take charge of its own health future. His appointment signals a major push for African health independence and stronger pandemic preparedness.
The African Union just opened applications for grants worth up to $50,000 to transform education across Africa. With millions of children still out of school, innovators now have funding to create solutions that could change everything.
Ethiopia has taken the helm of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking a milestone return to leadership after rejoining the body just one year ago. The move positions one of Africa's most experienced members to guide critical conversations on continental peace at a pivotal moment.
A new climate financing model in Benin has delivered flood walls, irrigation systems, and resilient crops to 2.7 million people while reducing economic flood damage by a fifth. The African Union now holds up Benin, Ethiopia, and Namibia as blueprints for turning international climate dollars into real protection for vulnerable communities.
The United Nations General Assembly just passed a groundbreaking resolution formally recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of history's gravest crimes against humanity. The African Union is celebrating this as a major step toward justice and healing after centuries of calling for recognition.
A free skills program backed by the African Union is giving young South Africans the digital training they need to thrive as automation reshapes work. The initiative combines online courses in AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship with real-world mentoring and career support.
African leaders just launched a new financing facility to unlock the continent's $2.5 trillion in domestic capital for roads, energy, and trade projects. The move marks a major step toward financial independence from external systems that often misprice Africa's development needs.
African Union leaders just made history by placing water and sanitation at the center of their annual summit for the first time. With 400 million Africans lacking daily water access, this shift signals a new era of focused action on the continent's most foundational challenge.
Africa's Catholic leadership and the African Union just formalized a partnership to tackle conflict, strengthen democracy, and protect vulnerable communities across the continent. The agreement creates a framework for grassroots peace efforts in regions facing violence and instability.
Ghana's President will present a groundbreaking resolution to the United Nations in March, seeking global recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as humanity's gravest crime. The move crowns years of African-led efforts to secure reparations and justice for historical wrongs.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.
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