September 05, 2023
Africa: Guterres Leads Call to Make Africa 'A Renewable Energy Superpower'
The flame of injustice is "scorching hopes and possibilities" across Africa as the world grapples with the climate crisis, with the continent suffering some of the worst impacts of… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Malawi: Truck Drivers Learn About Risks of Human Trafficking
Truck drivers in southern Africa who have been recruited to traffic or smuggle people illegally are learning about the risks involved thanks to the UN drugs and crime agency,… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: Continent Can Become New Global Supply Chain Force - UNCTAD
African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost prosperity, but this depends on their ability to harness… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Transforming Food Systems, Key to Get SDGs Back On Track - UN Deputy SG Amina Mohammed
The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting key objectives to help get the Sustainable… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Global Food Systems 'Broken', Says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and governments, and mitigate the… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Djibouti: Transfer of Oil From Decaying Ship Expected to Start Next Week
Transfer of crude oil from the dilapidated tanker Safer stranded off the coast of Yemen, is expected to start early next week, a senior United Nations humanitarian official told… Read more »
Africa: One Year of the Black Sea Initiative - Key Facts and Figures
For almost a year, the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative agreed by Russia, Türkiye, and Ukraine has allowed millions of tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs to leave Ukraine's… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Developing Countries Face $4 Trillion Investment Gap in SDGs
A green future will remain out of reach if the world doesn't help developing countries close a $2 trillion gap in investment towards an energy transition, the UN Conference on… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Africa: Top UN Official for Africa Calls for Added Action to Stop Piracy's Spread
International cooperation is making waves in combatting piracy in West Africa, but addressing its root causes and ensuring sustainable funding must fully eliminate threat, which is… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Africa: One in Every 10 Children Works - Instead of Going to School
Around the world, some 160 million children work to earn a living, instead of going to school. That's almost one in every 10 children. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Africa: New UN Reports Aim to Avert Continued Social, Economic and Environmental 'Breakdown'
Reforming the global financial system, moving beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of economic progress, and addressing technology challenges are crucial to achieving a… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Africa: Economic Woes Dash Job Prospects in Low Income Countries - ILO
Soaring debt levels compounded by high inflation and rising interest rates have dashed job-seekers' hopes in developing countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO)… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Africa: UNESCO Unveils New AI Roadmap for Classrooms
The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: African Free Trade Area Could Spur Sustainable Growth - UN Chief
The robust growth that many African countries experienced before COVID-19 was lost to the pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, highlighting the… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: Post-Pandemic World Economy Still Feeling Covid-19's Sting - UN Report
Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic carry on, according to the UN's latest World Economic Situation and… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: Road Safety Week - African Nations Steer Towards Reducing Deaths
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among African youth, so governments across the continent have resolved to drive in a new unified direction, ahead of Road Safety… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Tanzania: First Person - The Young Leader Bringing Clean Power to Tanzanian Villages
Born in a Tanzanian village with no electricity, Gibson Kawago, decided to start a business producing off-grid clean electricity for communities like his own. His successes led to… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Zambia: UN Experts Concerned Over Delay in the Country's Debt Restructuring
UN independent human rights experts on Monday said they were deeply concerned over delays in reaching an agreement on the restructuring of Zambia's debt and its corresponding… Read more »
April 14, 2023
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 »
April 13, 2023
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 »
April 11, 2023
Africa: IMF Lowers Global Economic Growth Outlook as 'Fog Thickens'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast in their latest World Economic Outlook published on Tuesday, that global growth will bottom out at 2.8 percent this year… Read more »
April 08, 2023
Gambia: Passion to Feed a Healthier Gambia
The majority of food consumed in The Gambia is imported, but a growing number of young entrepreneurs are starting food production companies, encouraged by the availability of… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: UN's Nuclear Agency and Food and Agriculture Wing Announce Key Commitments to Tackle Global Water Crisis
On the penultimate day of the United Nations Water Conference, two UN agencies announced several potentially game-changing commitments that could enable countries to quickly gather… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Africa: Embrace Green Tech Revolution or Risk Falling Behind, New UN Report Warns
Many developing countries may miss out on the benefits of the "green tech" revolution unless governments and the international community take decisive action now, the head of the… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Digital Technology New Source of Discrimination Against Women - Guterres
During a dialogue with women civil society leaders in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres heard about the critical need to make the… Read more »