Africa: Ethiopia gears up for launch of first-ever securities exchange

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2023 - Efforts are underway to develop Ethiopia's financial market as the government prepares to launch its first-ever securities exchange in 2024. Read more »

Africa: Amid a global crisis of economic inequality, gathering at UN to call for bold measures to close finance divide

NEW YORK, 17 April –  With more than 50 countries held hostage by debt distress or at the risk of debt distress — triggering a great finance divide — world… Read more »

Africa: Supporting African States to design and implement sustainable and resilient development plans to crisis

Since 3 April 2023, more than 100 participants from 25 African countries (Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic… Read more »

Africa: The Africa we want: a roadmap out of poly-crises for policy makers

The confluence of shocks – the cascading impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and severe natural disasters – have eroded Africa’s development… Read more »

Africa: Private sector urged to "own and drive" Africa's continental trade agreement

Accra, 26 January 2023 (ECA) - The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially given its… Read more »

Africa: Collaboration and partnerships will secure meaningful connectivity in Africa

Addis Ababa, 28 November 2022 (ECA) - Internet access is pivotal to Africa's economic and social transformation making it vital for governments to invest in digital technologies,… Read more »

Africa: ECA calls for modernization of the production and use of agricultural statistics to improve food security

Addis Ababa, 16 November 2022 (ECA) - The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosts a celebration for Africa Statistics Day 2022 on the theme "Strengthening data system by… Read more »

Africa: COP27: Climate-resilient transport systems are critical for long-term development

Sharm El-Sheikh, 9 November 2022 (ECA) - Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has highlighted the need for Landlocked Developing… Read more »

Africa: Secure statistics vital in achieving SDGs

Addis Ababa, 09 November 2022 (ECA) - Africa - on the verge of economic transformation - needs high quality statistics to inform development planning and to monitor progress on… Read more »

Africa: Webinar for Media on "Impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on commodity and food prices in Africa"

WHAT:          Webinar for Media on “Impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on commodity and food prices in Africa” Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Deputy Chief Meets Women Peacekeepers in Addis Ababa

United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed, on Monday met with a number of women peacekeepers from Ethiopia to discuss the challenges they face in the field and come up… Read more »

Africa: Zambian Minister Says Nation Committed to Recording Vital Events of Refugees in the Country

Zambia is committed to the registration of vital events occurring among refugees and internally displaced persons with 1,465 refugees provided with identity cards in 2018,… Read more »

Cameroon: Terrorism Survivor in Cameroon Takes Road to Recovery

The words of 29-year Wala Matari from Cameroon may be uncompromising, but they are a heartfelt and honest window into the suffering she has experienced, and the enduring torment of… Read more »

Africa: Experts Develop Draft Guidelines On Land, Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa

Experts from all regions of Africa have met from 6-11, May 2019 and developed guidelines to prevent and address land, ethnicity and conflict in Africa. The Guidelines are expected… Read more »

Africa: Strong leadership needed to curb traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2019 (ECA) - The Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 6-12 May, kicks of this week with a rallying call for strong… Read more »

Africa: Peace, justice and strong institutions essential for sustainable development in Africa

Marrakesh, Morocco, April 18, 2019 (ECA) - Without peace, stability, human rights, and effective governance based on the rule of law, Africa cannot hope to attain the sustainable… Read more »

Africa: Addressing root causes of conflicts key to sustainable development in Africa, says UN Deputy Chief

Marrakesh, Morocco, March 23, 2019 (ECA) – Africa cannot have sustainable development without sustaining peace, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed said… Read more »

Africa: UN family mourns the victims of Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines Crash

Addis Ababa, 10 March 2019 (ECA) - The UN family has received the news of the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed at 8:44 this morning with profound shock and dismay. The Boeing… Read more »

Africa: Guterres Lauds Africa for Its Generosity Towards Refugees

The 32nd African Union summit opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday with United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, praising Africa's commitment and generosity… Read more »

Africa: 'Wind Blowing in the Direction of Peace' in Africa'

Secretary General António Guterres concluded the second annual UN-African Union conference in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between… Read more »

West Africa: United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel - Engage in Dialogue with Potential Partners

Within the framework of the 2018 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations… Read more »

Africa: Guterres Urges International Community to Help Africa Combat Terrorism

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says the international community should mobilize resources in support of African countries as they strive to balance… Read more »

Africa: Data Can Help Manage Human Mobility, says ECA's Chinganya

The ECA's African Centre for Statistics (ACS) this week participated in the first ever International Forum on Migration Statistics that was held in Paris, France. Read more »

Africa: Peace and Security Crucial for Africa's Development Says Eca's Biha

The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to support African countries in their quest for inclusive growth and prosperity, in particular ensuring peace and security issues… Read more »

West Africa: Niger's Prime Minister Says Terrorism and Cross-Border Crime Remains a Challenge in the Sahel

The fight against terrorism and cross-border crime remains a major challenge for countries in the Sahel region, Niger's Prime Minister, Brigi Rafini, said Wednesday. Read more »