May 09, 2022
Africa: Guterres Welcomes New Acting Chief of UN Projects Services
The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) welcomed on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres' appointment of Jens Wandel as its ad interim chief. Read more »
Africa: High-Level UN Conference Debates Precious Commodity - Land
The 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), kicked-off on Monday, in the Ivorian capital. Read more »
May 06, 2022
Africa: WFP Appeals for Re-Opening of Ukraine Ports to Avert Looming Famine Threat
Ports in the Odesa area of southern Ukraine must be re-opened urgently to prevent the global hunger crisis from spinning out of control, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on… Read more »
Africa: Small Decrease in Food Prices in April 'A Welcome Relief'
After reaching an all-time high in March amid repercussions from the war in Ukraine, world food prices decreased last month, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on… Read more »
Africa: Africa - Covid Has 'Pushed Back' Democracy, Ukraine War Further Raises Risks
Already reeling from COVID-19, the fighting in Ukraine has introduced significant and worrying new risks likely to heavily impact Africa, UN development experts warned on Friday. Read more »
May 04, 2022
Africa: New Plan to Accelerate Clean Energy Access for Millions Globally
Amid the global energy crisis and worsening climate emergency, the United Nations and partners on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to accelerate action towards achieving… Read more »
Africa: Record Profits - But Covid Treatment Often 'Out of Reach' for the Poor, WHO Chief Says
While reported COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, Omicron sub-variants are driving an increase in the Americas and Africa, the head of the World Health Organization… Read more »
Africa: Better Prevention and Targeting of Root Causes Needed to Combat Food Crises - UN Report
The number of people facing acute food insecurity, requiring urgent life-saving food assistance and livelihood support, continues to grow at an alarming rate, according to a joint… Read more »