January 25, 2023
Africa: Economic Growth Decelerates Before Full Recovery From Pandemic-Led Contraction
Confluence of shocks on economies raised imbalances and elevated risks, says UN Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: Crabshack Floating Restaurant Thriving Above Mangrove Trees
During high season it gets up 1,000 customers a day with monthly earnings of up to $30,000 and employs 42 staff Read more »
January 19, 2023
Kenya: How Kenyan Coastal Villagers Are Cashing in On Carbon Credits
Mikoko Pamoja mangrove project expected to generate annual revenue of about $130,000 Read more »
January 17, 2023
Sudan: In Sudan, a UNFPA Hospital Helps Women Give Birth Safely Despite Flooding Crisis
After being carried for three kilometres through the rain and mud, Nasreen Faroug Balla finally reached the hospital. She was eight months pregnant - and going into labour. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Africa: Africa's Free Trade On Track, More Efforts Needed
Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary Read more »
January 04, 2023
Kenya: Climate Change Destroys the Livelihoods of Kenyan Pastoralists
Amid acute and persistent drought, pastoralists in Northern Kenya--and other arid regions of Africa--are in dire straits and hinge hope on potential compensation for loss and… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Central Africa: Angolan Refugees Return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Build a New Life
In the summer of 2022, Terese, Miche, Roger and Nella returned to their home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after living as refugees for five years in Angola. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Giving Hope to Zimbabwean Women Miners
Zimbabwean women embrace jobs in the mining sector, thanks to incentives provided by the government and mining companies Read more »
December 22, 2022
Africa: African Journalists - More Training and Resources Will Boost Climate Change Coverage
Environment reporting is expensive; it needs a lot of traveling and risk-taking Read more »
December 19, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Is the Perfect Antidote to Biodiversity Doom and Gloom - Conservationist
Says Dr. Nirmal Shah - a veteran conservationist Read more »
East Africa: Meet 'Re-Birder' Who is Rewilding Indian Ocean Islands
Dr. Nirmal Shah, a veteran conservationist from Seychelles, is helping save rare birds Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: COP27 Outcome - Reflections On the Progress Made, Opportunities Missed
Loss and damage fund is welcome, need to look into mitigation and operationalization of the fund to support the most vulnerable Read more »
December 09, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Key Takeaways for Africa
We should not underestimate how much of a game changer a facility on loss and damage is Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Solving the Water Crisis Is Key to Climate Action and Sustainable Development
The momentum from COP27 will carry us to next year's UN 2023 Water Conference, the first of its kind since 1977 Read more »
December 01, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Special Adviser 'Deeply Alarmed' by Escalation in Fighting
Statement by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, who is deeply alarmed about the escalation of violence in the Great Lakes Region Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: With 2.7 Billion People Still Offline, What Does Africa's Resilient Digital Future Look Like?
UN forum to seek solutions for creating an open, free, secure and inclusive Internet Read more »
Morocco: Providing Survivor-Centered Police and Justice Services
"I always feared the police. You hear stories of women going to the police station to report their violent husbands and they get told 'you deserve it'. Then she must wait in a room… Read more »
Africa: Digitizing Africa, the Key to Stronger Institutions
Good governance and strong institutions enhance a country's ability to mobilize domestic resources through revenue collection Read more »
November 25, 2022
Africa: Call to Action - 'Unite! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls!'
Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2022. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Africa: Climate Adaptation - Castle in the Sky or Achievable Reality? #AfricaClimateHope
Leaders must step up and prepare for the impacts of climate change in rural locations Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: A Call for African Businesses to Join Global Public Procurement Market
United Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Africa: Tackling Emerging Anti-Malarial Drug Resistance in Africa
A new WHO strategy builds on lessons learned from past global plans and complements existing strategies Read more »
East Africa: Horn of Africa - Extreme Drought Deepens Hunger in a Region Facing Conflict
World Food Programme is working with governments on the frontlines of the region's climate crisis, as millions struggle to eat Read more »
November 18, 2022
Ethiopia: Pushing Forward - Countering Anti-Feminist Backlash
Hanna Lemma is a women's rights advocate and feminist researcher from Ethiopia. She is also the founder and director of Addis Powerhouse, a young women-led feminist knowledge… Read more »
Gambia: Effective Climate Action Will Help the Gambia's Peace and Stability
Floods and windstorms have ravaged the Gambia lately, displacing thousands of citizens. further worsen the effects of climate change in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator in… Read more »