May 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2023 Underway
Online events ongoing but in-person activities scheduled for later in New York Read more »
Africa: Achieving Debt Sustainability and Economic Resilience in Africa
Multilateral development banks should listen to African stakeholders; lend in local currency, collaborate with regional and national bodies such as Public Development Banks; and… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Seizing Opportunities for a Prosperous Africa
African countries can become global competitors and benefit from AfCFTA by investing in critical infrastructure, promoting innovation and technology Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA - Seizing Opportunities for a Prosperous Africa
African countries can become global competitors and benefit from AfCFTA by investing in critical infrastructure, promoting innovation and technology Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Embraces Dialogue for Lasting Peace
The signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation has generated hope and inspiration Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: The Real Impact of the New Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths 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 »
Kenya: Beyond the Numbers - the Real-World Impact of the Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths 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 »
May 02, 2023
Somalia: Somalia's First All-Women Media Team Marks First Anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's First All-Women Media Team Marks First Year Anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Develops App to Boost Agriculture
The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation Read more »
April 25, 2023
Sudan: UN Aid Operation Continues Amid Dire Humanitarian Conditions
The United Nations will continue to deliver desperately needed relief for the Sudanese people, amid soaring needs, acute shortages of essentials and fast-rising prices, UN… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: Escalating Violence Shuts Hospitals and Puts 219,000 Pregnant Women At Risk
Doctors, nurses and hospital staff unable to travel to work and vital humanitarian aid not getting through Read more »
April 17, 2023
Africa: Afreximbank and Uneca Sign Agreement to Establish Special Economic Zones for the Production of Battery Electric Vehicle
The two organisations will play a central facilitating role, acting as the project's financial and technical partners respectively 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 »
April 10, 2023
Africa: How Continent Benefits From the New Historic 'High Seas' Treaty On Maritime Biodiversity
Treaty obligates States to adopt ocean conservation measures with fair and equitable sharing of benefits Read more »
April 06, 2023
Rwanda: UN Secretary-General's Message On the 29th Anniversary of Rwanda's 1994 Genocide
On this International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, we mourn the more than one million children, women, and men who perished in one hundred… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: We Must Counter Hate Speech If We Want to Prevent Future Genocides - Alice Wairimu Nderitu
Ahead of 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Wairimu… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Water-Insecure Africa Gets Some Wins At the UN Water Conference
Charlotte MacAlister, the lead author of the Global Water Security 2023 Assessment report, says African governments and citizens must take urgent actions to boost water security Read more »
Rwanda: Using Innovative Poker Games to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Among the Youth
Inventor Ndagijimana Benoit says 'Ishema Ryanjye' card games are a hit among adolescents Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Inclusive Water Systems for Persons With Disabilities Are Integral for Achieving SDGs
Accessible amenities, water storage facilities and inclusive policies could boost progress Read more »
March 28, 2023
Comoros: Comoros Has Huge Untapped Investment Potential
Francois Xavier Batalingaya, the UN Resident Coordinator in Comoros, says the country could benefit significantly from Africa's free trade area Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: Historic UN Conference Marks Watershed Moment to Tackle Global Water Crisis and Ensure Water-Secure Future
Water Action Agenda, the key outcome of the Conference, captured over 700 commitments aimed at driving transformation from a global water crisis to a water-secure world Read more »
March 24, 2023
Africa: World Tuberculosis Day - Who Ramps Up Initiative to Combat Killer Disease
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of people dying from tuberculosis (TB) rose last year due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts and other… Read more »