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2 months ago | 
africarenewal.un.org | Franck Kuwonu |Raphael Obonyo |Zipporah Musau |Nardos Bekele-Thomas
On the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, lies the Mbao Forest Reserve—a vital green space often referred to as the “green lung” of the region. “This is the only remaining green space,” says Khady Camara an environmental activist, “that naturally helps mitigate the effects of air pollution.”Yet, over the years, this forest reserve has been gradually shrinking under the pressure of rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
United Nations — To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063 aspirations, Africa requires an additional $1.3 - 1.6 trillion in financing. According to a new report 'Unpacking Africa's Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution' by the UN Special Advisor on Africa launched on 14 November 2024, borrowing remains a necessary tool to navigate the compounding crises of financial distress, climate change, food insecurity, and persistent conflict.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
ipsnews.net | Franck Kuwonu
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
fr.allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
Africa No Filter tord le cou aux stéréotypes et remet en question les clichés récurrents au sujet du continent. Les histoires que nous racontons - et la manière dont nous les racontons - peuvent façonner les perceptions, influencer les politiques et même provoquer des changements sociaux. Lorsque le récit embrasse un contexte diversifié, factuel et valorisant, il devient un outil puissant de changement positif et d'influence.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
Africa No Filter is about shifting entrenched narratives and challenging pervasive stereotypes about the continentThe stories we tell--and the way we tell them--can shape perceptions, influence policy, and even affect social change. When storytelling embraces diverse, factual and empowering frame, it becomes a powerful tool for positive change and influence. It can also challenge stereotypes, broaden perspectives and foster empathy.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
fr.allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
Le rapport 2024 de l'OSAA remet en cause les idées reçues sur la dette africaine, en révélant que le continent ne souffre pas d'un surendettement écrasant, mais qu'il est plutôt confronté à un important déficit de financement. Pour atteindre les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD) et les aspirations de l'Agenda 2063, l'Afrique a besoin d'un financement supplémentaire de 1,3 à 1,6 trillion de dollars.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
un.org | Franck Kuwonu
New UN report on rethinking Africa’s debt: Debunking myths and identifying sustainable solutionsThe 2024 UN OSAA report, "Unpacking Africa's Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution", addresses the urgent need to reform Africa’s debt structures and offers a roadmap for nations to escape unsustainable debt and reclaim fiscal space. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063 aspirations, Africa requires an additional $1.3 - 1.6 trillion in financing.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
fr.allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
Lors de la COP29, le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, António Guterres, a appelé à l'action pour transformer l'Afrique en un leader mondial des énergies renouvelables. S'exprimant lors de l'événement « L'élan vert de l'Afrique : Exploiter les énergies renouvelables pour l'industrialisation », lors de la COP29 à Bakou, António Guterres a exhorté les dirigeants mondiaux à agir de manière décisive pour soutenir la transition vers l'énergie propre en Afrique.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
allafrica.com | Franck Kuwonu
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent's untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reformsSpeaking at the event "Africa's Green Momentum: Harnessing Renewables for Industrialization," during COP29 in Baku, Guterres urged world leaders to act decisively to support Africa's clean energy transition.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
un.org | Franck Kuwonu
Speaking at the event "Africa’s Green Momentum: Harnessing Renewables for Industrialization," during COP29 in Baku, Guterres urged world leaders to act decisively to support Africa’s clean energy transition. Citing the Nairobi Declaration and projects already underway on the continent as evidence of Africa's commitment to clean energy, he highlighted the transformative power of renewable energy to drive industrialization, economic growth, and sustainable development.
