Powering Africa’s Future: The Urgency Of Energy Transition
By Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy Energy access is a fundamental driver of economic growth. However, Africa faces a daunting challenge – approximately 600 million people continue to live in energy poverty, while one billion lack access to clean cooking solutions. […]
How FMN PFI Is Driving Sustainable Food Systems In Nigeria
A Case Study of Soilless Farm By Farmer Samson Ogbole Innovation is the backbone of sustainable food systems, and for four years, the FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI) has been at the forefront of championing groundbreaking ideas in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Launched by Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), the PFI initiative identifies and supports […]
Daughter Of The Soil” Debuts In Nairobi, Spotlighting African Women’s Leadership As A Catalyst For Change
Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG) Premieres a Powerful New Documentary Framing Gender Equity as Central to Solving Africa’s Climate, Education, and Inequality Crises. “When we support women’s leadership, we don’t just address one issue, we unlock solutions to climate, education, and poverty all at once.” — Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi, Founder & CEO, AFWAG The […]
Mastercard Foundation and UNHCR launch historic partnership to transform education and livelihoods for more than 500,000 Refugees and Displaced Youth in Africa
Dr. Fatima Abdulkadir, a qualified Sudanese doctor who fled to Chad following the escalation of fighting in West Darfur 2023. Through the Mastercard Foundation–UNHCR partnership, Dr. Fatima received accreditation to practice in Chad and continue her medical career,enabling her to work, earn and serve both refugee and host communities.Credit: UNHCR NAIROBI, Kenya, 29th April 2025 -/African […]
