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March 26
Ghana: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ghanaian women push for an increase and strengthening of the meaningful participation of women peacekeepers as they explore the WPS agenda Read more »
March 07
Sierra Leone: Empowering Change - Safeguarding Women in Sierra Leone
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio Read more »
January 18
Africa: Revolutionist Returnees - Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom
How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history Read more »
November 28, 2023
Ghana: As Ministers Gather in Ghana, We Must Strengthen UN Peacekeeping As an Essential Multilateral Tool for Peace
At a time of global turmoil and division, the international community is preparing to seize the opportunity to reaffirm its political support and collective commitment to United… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Vaccinate 7.7 Million Girls Against Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer
This is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44 years Read more »
October 15, 2023
Benin: UN Extends Aid to Refugees in Benin
School kits, fertilizer, medicines, household items, sanitary pads donated Read more »
October 04, 2023
Sierra Leone: Fighting Gender-Based Violence and Early Marriages
At the just-concluded UN General Assembly (UNGA78), Ms. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone actively engaged in a series of gender-empowerment events. Her… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: I Want Every Child to Be Passionate About Education
-- says internationally acclaimed Nigerian DJ Cuppy on International Day of Peace Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Prioritizes Climate Action to Mitigate Natural Disasters
At risk of flooding are 372 out of the country's 744 local government areas Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Telehealth Start-Up Bridges Healthcare Gap in Nigeria
The founder and CEO of Mobihealth International leverages the diaspora and local doctors to deliver telemedicine and digital health services to underserved populations. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Ends Oil Subsidy to Invest Savings in Infrastructure Development
The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Malala Yousafzai, Amina Mohammed Advocate for Girl-Child Education in Nigeria
The focus is increased investment in the sector to guarantee universal access to free and quality education, including secondary education Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Leading Music Producer, Singer On How Afrobeats Are Taking Over the Global Stage
The Award-winning songwriter says African music can only get better and bigger Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Expand Education Access Through a Student Loan Scheme
The initiative will help address school dropouts and suicidal tendencies among financially disadvantaged students Read more »
July 06, 2023
Mali: UN in Mali - We Respect Government's Decision for Mission Withdrawal
- El-Ghassim Wane, Head of UN Mission in Mali Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: As a UN Security Council Member, Sierra Leone Will Promote Peace, Security and Good Governance in Africa
-- says Foreign Minister David Francis Read more »
June 07, 2023
Sierra Leone: Plastic Waste Risks Marine Livelihoods in Sierra Leone
Beach clean-ups among efforts to tackle the issue, more awareness needed Read more »
June 04, 2023
Liberia: Youth Rising Project Trains in Advanced Carpentry Techniques to Erase the Impact of Decades of War and Economic Stagnation
Rebuilding the carpentry profession In Liberia Read more »
May 05, 2023
Togo: Togo Plans Investment Reforms to Drive Sustainable Growth
UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Ghana: Award-Winning Peacekeeper Urges Young African Women to Choose Career in Military
Capt. Cecilia Erzuah was recognized for her outstanding efforts in promoting gender equality within UN peacekeeping operations Read more »
May 10, 2023
Ghana: Ghana Goes Organic to Build Resilient Food Systems
As the Ministry of Food and Agriculture takes steps to promote organic fertilizer production and uptake among farmers, the UN has helped secure US$250,000 and another US$60,000 for… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Benin: Benin Triples Number of Companies Opened By Youth
The country's young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD Read more »
Benin: Benin Triples Number of Companies Opened By Youth
The country's young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD Read more »
April 14, 2023
Gambia: Young Woman Ignites a 3D Printing Revolution in the Gambia
The UN in The Gambia is supporting initiatives to bridge the gender disparity gap in STEM through raising awareness and capacity-building support to women-owned businesses Read more »
March 14, 2023
Sierra Leone: How We Are Moving the Gender Agenda Forward in Sierra Leone
-- Ms. Manty Tarawalli, Gender and Children's Affairs Minister, says a new landmark gender equality and women's empowerment law is a game changer for women Read more »
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