May 18, 2022
Africa: Global Economic Growth Downgraded Due to Spillover From Ukraine War
The global economy is expected to grow by only 3.1 per cent this year, down from the 4.0 per cent projected in January, largely derailed by the war in Ukraine, according to the… Read more »
Africa: UN Marks First Ever International Day Spotlighting Women Working in the Maritime Industry
The first ever International Day for Women in Maritime kicked off its inaugural celebration on Wednesday with a seminar to "take stock and identify areas where improvement is… Read more »
Africa: 'Lifeline' of Renewable Energy Can Steer World Out of Climate Crisis - Guterres
Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rises, ocean heat levels and acidification, all set new records during 2021, while some glaciers reached the point of no return, according… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Africa: 'We Cannot Rest' Until Child Labour Is Eliminated, ILO Chief Tells UN Conference
Countries taking part in the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour this week in South Africa, are being urged to do more to end child labour by 2025. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Chief Calls for Probe Into Deadly Armed Attacks On Mining Site
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to investigate deadly armed group attacks in Djugu Territory, Ituri… Read more »
May 04, 2022
Africa: New Plan to Accelerate Clean Energy Access for Millions Globally
Amid the global energy crisis and worsening climate emergency, the United Nations and partners on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to accelerate action towards achieving… Read more »
March 16, 2010
Madagascar: UN Scheme Aims to Give Youth Employment a Boost
A year after political violence rocked Madagascar, the United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty is helping to generate employment for the Indian Ocean nation's… Read more »