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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Fast-Tracking Global Early Warnings Systems

13 African countries among initial group to receive coordinated and targeted support in new global early warning initiative. Read more »

Africa: Prioritising Human Rights in Africa

The plan is to bring these issues to policy and governance processes. Read more »

Africa: Take Time to Reflect On Water

The UN 2023 Water Conference is first event of its kind in 50 years and offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unite the UN, government, public and private sector actors… Read more »

East Africa: Horn of Africa - Using Digital Technologies to Advance Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Online platforms provide unique opportunities to women's political, economic, and social inclusion, which requires sustained commitment by the international community. Read more »

Africa: UN Secretary-General Announces New Youth Climate Advisers

Young people key to keeping climate goals alive, kicking fossil fuel addiction, driving climate justice Read more »

Africa: Women and Girls Everywhere Are Demanding Their Rights, and Their Words Reverberate Around the World

Around the world, progress on women's rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full… Read more »

Africa: Power On - How We Can Supercharge an Equitable Digital Future

From online learning and digital activism to the rapid expansion of high-paying tech jobs, the digital age has generated unprecedented opportunities for the empowerment of women… Read more »

Africa: African Girls Can Code Initiative Builds Digital Skills and Momentum Towards a Better Future

It was launched in 2018 by UN Women and the AU Commission in collaboration with ITU and UNECA, to empower girls across Africa by helping them build digital literacy and computer… Read more »

Africa: 'We Must Ensure That Low Carbon Transitions Don't Harm Poor Countries'

Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa, says LDC5 Conference in Doha is an opportunity to begin to tackle the problem Read more »

Africa: Floods Raise Cholera Risk Even As Cases Decline in Africa

Twelve African countries are currently reporting cases, as WHO supports countries in disease detection and stepping up readiness and provides medical supplies. Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA - Reaping the Benefits of the World's Most Youth and Women-Friendly Trade Agreement

Priority must be given to investments in women and youth in all facets of the AfCFTA implementation arrangements Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Calls for Radical Transformation of Global Financial System

UN Chief reiterates call for G20 countries to agree on $500 billion annual stimulus for Sustainable Development Agenda Read more »

Africa: AU Summit 2023 - Powering Trade Through AfCFTA

Adoption by the African Union of the theme for 2023 as the "Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation", will generate greater political… Read more »

Africa: One Year Later - The Impact of the Russian Conflict With Ukraine On Africa

Addressing debt while bolstering agriculture, energy access and continental trade could ease burden on struggling economies Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA - a Young Trader's Dreams Coming True

Thirty-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur Linda Chepkwony wants to mobilise young Africans to help industrialize the continent through free trade pact Read more »

Africa: Supporting Adolescent Girls With Disabilities Through STEM

Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, and Amal Clooney pledged to support adolescent girls Read more »

Africa: Private Sector Urged to 'Own and Drive' Africa's Continental Free Trade

Africa's private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA Is Key in Cushioning African LDCs From External Shocks

Current trade patterns have exposed Africa's poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns Read more »