Africa: Reclaiming Africa’s Early Post-Independence History: [IPS] Accra, Ghana — In 1965, Kwame Nkrumah described the paradox of neocolonialism in Africa, in which “the soil continue[s] to enrich, not Africans predominantly, but groups and individuals who operate to Africa’s impoverishment.” He captured what continues to be an essential feature of Africa’s political economy. – AllAfrica News: Africa

Africa: FAO Aims to Untap Africa’s Potential to End Hunger, Malnutrition: [The Point] The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations QU Dongyu says Africa’s potential gives him hope that the battle against poverty and hunger can be won. He made the remarks at the opening of the Ministerial segment of the 31st Session of the Regional Conference for Africa. – AllAfrica News: Africa

Africa: Chronically Underfunded, Women Peacebuilders Need Support More Than Ever: [UN Women] Women peacebuilders mediate disputes, diffuse tensions and save lives in the hardest to reach places, yet their front-line work is consistently underfunded. When progress made on gender equality is at risk of reversal worldwide, and inequalities and instability are growing, sustained funding for women’s work for peace is desperately needed. – AllAfrica News: Africa

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