FPNN Community Anchor Nthanda Manduwi sat down with outgoing UAPS President Dr. Donatien Beguy to discuss major conference takeaways. In this interview, Dr. Beguy, a population health research scientist and data expert, examines key strategies for Africa to effectively leverage human capital to achieve sustainable development.

The Family Planning News Network (FPNN) has revealed a collection of compelling reproductive health stories from the ninth African Population Conference (APC) in Lilongwe, Malawi. This year’s conference brought together advocates, demographers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers across Africa—and the world.