Every year on 25 May, Africa Day commemorates the founding of the African Union, formerly known as the Organisation of African Unity. It is a moment to celebrate African leadership, culture, and ...

From Lagos to London to Los Angeles, a new style is taking dance clubs and music charts by storm. Chances are, you’re already familiar with the sound, even if you haven’t heard the name. Afrobeats, a ...

The world is not on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, global progress to reduce extreme poverty “has grinded to a halt” over the past few years. We‘re in the middle of ...

Generally, the objectification and exploitation of human beings in the media bothers us. At least to some degree, we are bothered when media simplify humans, women and men, down to the characteristics ...

We’re closer than ever before to ending extreme poverty. In 1990, 36% of the world’s population was living on less than US$1.90 a day. By 2015, this figure had shrunk to just 10%. That’s over a ...

The OECD officially released its 2023 official development assistance (ODA) data. While the OECD announced aid is at its highest volume ever, it’s important to take a deeper look at the data and ...

We all know we should be thankful for the food on our tables — but why? Here are 14 eye-opening facts about nutrition, farming, and crop varieties around the world that help answer this question. 1.

Did you know that vaccines are one of the most cost-effective health tools ever invented? Or that immunization is one of humanity’s greatest achievements? It’s pretty impressive that something as ...

In 2005, Nelson Mandela delivered a speech in the center of London and called on a new generation to be great. He had three clear demands – to make trade fair, cancel unpayable debt, and increase and ...

LONDON, UK – 9 May 2025 – The ONE Campaign has written to the UK government asking it to explain and justify the legality of its decision to reduce international aid spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of ...

When women and girls have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, it’s a win for everyone, everywhere. Despite the world continuing to make progress towards gender equality, that progress is ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...