Africa: Stamping Out Corruption Can Give SDGs U.S.$3 Trillion Boost

Corruption and its staggering costs have hobbled sustainable development in all countries, but fresh efforts are making inroads, the President of the Economic and Social Council… Read more »

Africa: Freedom of the Press Under Attack Worldwide - UN Chief on #PressFreedomDay

Disinformation, hate speech and deadly attacks against journalists are threatening freedom of the press worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday,… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeeping Turns 75 - 'Peace Begins With Me'

A new photo exhibit on UN Peacekeeping opened at Headquarters on Monday, honouring the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th… Read more »

Africa: Interview - 'Extremely Difficult Conversations': Seeking Justice for Sexual Abuse Victims

Critics have said justice takes too long, and perpetrators are not always held accountable in cases of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by UN personnel. Appointed by the… Read more »

Africa: Activists Encouraged to Apply for UN SDG Action Awards

Activists striving to achieve a more just and equitable future for all people and the planet, are being encouraged to apply for a UN award that celebrates initiatives and… Read more »

Africa: SDG 'Warriors' Open Youth Forum With Advice for Building Better World

If the world really wants to step back from the brink, it had better "walk the walk" towards a more sustainable future for all, young speakers said on Tuesday, as thousands of… Read more »

Africa: FAO Makes Case for Meat, Eggs and Milk As 'Essential Source of Nutrients'

Some consumers may choose veganism, or a pescatarian diet, but meat, eggs and milk, offer crucial sources of much-needed nutrients which cannot easily be obtained from plant-based… Read more »

Africa: Use New Tools to Save Lives, WHO Says On World Malaria Day

The UN health agency issued a call to action on Tuesday, on the occasion of World Malaria Day, for increased implementation of new and existing interventions to save lives,… Read more »

Africa: World Immunisation Week Sees 'Big Catch-Up' to Get Vaccines Back On Track

The COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of children to miss out on routine vaccines and countries must act now to restore essential immunization coverage to a least 2019 levels, UN… Read more »

Africa: Guterres - Urgency of Global Challenges Demands Bold, Swift Action

The world's multilateral system is under greater strain than at any time since the creation of the United Nations, requiring swift action to "do better, faster" in using the UN… Read more »

Africa: UN Data Forum - Fast-Tracking Solutions to Reach the SDGs

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a major call at a UN forum to find new ways to harness data today, to shape a peaceful and prosperous tomorrow, for all… Read more »

Africa: Youth Forum - How Change-Makers Are Shaping More Sustainable World

Young people are valuable agents of change and around the world they are taking matters into their own hands and championing innovative solutions to accelerate action on the… Read more »

Africa: Human, Economic, Environmental Toll of Climate Change On the Rise - WMO

The relentless advance of climate change brought more drought, flooding and heatwaves to communities around the world last year, compounding threats to people's lives and… Read more »

Africa: 67 Million Children Missed Out on Vaccinations During Covid Pandemic - Unicef Report

Some 67 million children worldwide missed out on one or more essential vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflict,… Read more »

Africa: End 'Alarmist Narratives' on Population Growth and Recognise Women's Rights - UNFPA

Women’s bodies must not be held captive to government policies or “alarmist narratives” concerning population growth, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency… Read more »

Africa: Food Insecurity, Malnutrition in West Africa and Sahel Set to Reach 10-Year High - UN Agencies

Food insecurity and malnutrition in West and Central Africa are on track to reach a 10-year high by June as the crisis expands to coastal countries, UN agencies warned on Tuesday,… Read more »

Africa: UN Advisory Board Charts Fresh Path to Better Global Governance

There needs to be a major shift in global governance to better tackle such current and looming challenges as the climate crisis and rising security threats, according to a new UN… Read more »

Africa: Initiative Aims to Prevent Hep C Infection in Marginalized Groups in Low-Income Countries

A $31 million investment announced on Tuesday seeks to prevent hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs and other high-risk populations in low and middle-income… Read more »

Africa: 'Let Us Learn From Indigenous Peoples', UN Chief Declares

In his address marking the opening of the 2023 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres drew… Read more »

Africa: Don't Let SDGs Turn Into 'Mirage of What Might Have Been' - UN Chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is turning into a "mirage of what might have been," at the opening of… Read more »

Africa: Funding a Better Future for All - 5 Things to Know About the Financing for Development Forum

As the global economy continues to be battered by a series of crises, senior UN officials and government representatives are converging on UN Headquarters in New York, in an… Read more »

Africa: Interview - Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples Can Promote Harmony With Earth

The age-old knowledge of indigenous peoples has a key role to play in the battle against the climate crisis. A major conference taking place at UN Headquarters from Monday will… Read more »

Africa: New Unesco Report Reveals $97 Billion Barrier to Reaching Education Targets

Without $97 billion in extra funding, a range of countries will fail to meet their 2030 national education targets, a new UN report revealed on Friday, calling for an urgent review… Read more »

Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls for Action to Address Central Mediterranean Sea Migrant Crisis

The sharp rise in migrants and asylum-seekers making the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing into Europe requires urgent action to save lives, UN High Commission for Human Rights… Read more »

Africa: Gender Inequalities in Food, Agriculture Cost World U.S.$1 Trillion - FAO

Levelling the playing field for women working in the food and agriculture sectors can bring growth and help feed millions, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on… Read more »