April 16
Liberia: UNDP and Partners Handover Iverify Platform to Local Voices Liberia [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, April 8, handed over the iVerify Platform to Local Voices Liberia with a strong call to ensure national ownership and… Read more »
Africa: IMF Executive Board Endorses Reforms to Promote the IMF's Capacity to Support Countries Undertaking Debt Restructurings [document]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) endorsed today the recommendations of the IMF staff paper "Policy Reform Proposals to Promote the Fund's Capacity to… Read more »
April 15
Sudan: Urgent Need to Avert a Worse Catastrophe after a Year of War in Sudan [guest column]
allAfrica
Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur –… Read more »
Ethiopia: Funding Crisis Threatens Aid for Nearly 1 Million Refugees in Ethiopia
UNHCR
On 20 March, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ethiopia, the Government of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and over 130 partners, including UN agencies, government… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Catastrophe Must Not Be Allowed to Continue - UN Rights Chief Türk
UN News
A full year of conflict in Sudan has already caused immense suffering and death but the situation could easily worsen with the news that the warring parties are arming civilians,… Read more »
Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 1 [analysis]
IPS
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? A seven-part series reveal who might be in the running and… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Need to Break the Chokehold of Debt and Austerity. Our Health Depends On It
IPS
As leaders gather for the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank amid the cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, there is some good news to celebrate. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Urged to Prevent Hatred Against Congolese Tutsi
New Times
As the Diaspora of the Midwest of America gathered to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Col Raoul Bazatoha, the Defense Attaché in Rwanda's embassy in… Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Its Neighbours [document]
WHO
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Sudan: The Challenges Facing Sudan
UNDP
UNDP Sudan acting Resident Representative discusses working in wartime Read more »
Africa: New World Bank Initiative to Strengthen Access to Basic Services, Boosts Food Security, and Builds Resilience for Sudanese Communities [press release]
World Bank
Sudan has experienced a relentless escalation of conflict with far-reaching consequences, causing devastating harm to individuals, social structures, infrastructure, and the… Read more »
Africa: WHO Announces Health for All Film Festival Shortlist and Jury [press release]
WHO
More than 900 filmmakers from 110 countries have submitted short films for the 5th edition of the WHO Health for All Film Festival on themes ranging from climate change, refugees,… Read more »
Sudan: 'Concerted Global Push' for Sudan Ceasefire Is Essential - Guterres
UN News
"The world is forgetting about the people of Sudan" the UN chief warned on Monday, calling for a boost in humanitarian funding and a global push for peace to end a year of brutal… Read more »
Africa: Reflecting On the Launch of the New Women Creating Wealth Agricultural Value Chains Programme [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
On the 4th April 2024, the Women Creating Wealth team proudly unveiled its Agricultural Value Chains Programme in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg Centre for… Read more »
Kenya: Single Online Portal to Enhance Ease of Doing Business Unveiled
Capital FM
Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano today unveiled an online portal that seeks to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Onu's Death a Great Loss to Nigeria - Umahi, Lawmaker
Leadership
The minister of Works, Engr David Umahi has described the death of the former minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, as a great loss to Ebonyi people and Nigeria at… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Outcry, Tinubu Navigates IMF Advice On Petrol, Power Subsidies
Leadership
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government maybe struggling to navigate the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prescription removal of subsidies on petrol and power, and moved… Read more »
April 13
Madagascar: Fishers in Madagascar Adapt to Deadly Seas Due to Climate Change
UN News
Fishing communities in the south of Madagascar are facing sometimes deadly sea conditions due to climate change, but with the help of the UN's International Labour Organization… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Faces Catastrophic Crisis As World Looks Away, Aid Agencies Say
VOA
United Nations and international agencies warn that the lives of millions of people in Sudan are at risk as the world looks away from the enormous humanitarian needs facing the… Read more »
Sudan: Economic Fallout of Sudan War Deepens Hunger Crisis for Millions
WFP
Sudan's war has claimed thousands of lives, forced millions from their homes, and sparked economic turmoil across the region that is deepening the hunger crisis, warns the United… Read more »
Africa: Tunisia's Permanent Representative to UN Reaffirms Country's Commitment to Defending Interests of Africa Within UN
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tarek El Adab, reaffirmed on Saturday in New York Tunisia's firm commitment to defend the interests of the… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Happy With Congress Outcomes
SAFA
Delegates from around the country descended on the venue in the east of Johannesburg to attend an event that was also graced by representatives from, among others, FIFA, SASCOC,… Read more »
April 12
Africa: Can We Have Our Food, and Equality Too?
allAfrica
The world faces a daunting challenge: securing food for a growing global population while navigating the complexities of climate crisis and entrenched gender inequalities. These… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria First Country to Introduce 'Revolutionary' Meningitis Vaccine
UN News
Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a "revolutionary" five-in-one vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement on Friday. Read more »
West Africa: Wave of Increased Food Insecurity Hits West and Central Africa
UN News
Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region's three-month lean season from June through August, the UN… Read more »