It’s all about Africa as Africa Week kicks off this Monday at UN Headquarters in New York.

During this special week the UN showcases the continent’s advancement.

It’s also an opportunity to look at ongoing and emerging challenges.

Raul De Melo Cabral is Director of the Advocacy Branch in the Office of the UN Special Adviser on Africa.

Dianne Penn asked him why it was important to devote an entire week to the continent.

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