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September 23
Africa: Making the 'Pact for the Future' a Pact for Peace
The urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world. Read more »
September 20
Africa: Summit of the Future and a New Poem for Africa
Embracing digital transformation to realize our potential Read more »
August 19
Africa: Maada Bio Makes Africa's Strong Case for Reforms of the UN Security Council
In an exclusive interview, the Sierra Leonean President maintains that the Security Council's current configuration is outdated and does not adequately serve Africa's interests. Read more »
February 21
Angola: Angola - Soyo Entrepreneurs Switching From Oil to Sustainable Agriculture
Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities. Read more »
February 16
Africa: Reconnecting African Americans With Their Origins
Geneticist Rick Kittles and Gina Page helping families put together missing pieces of their heritage through African Ancestry. Read more »
January 29
Sudan: The United Nations Is Not Leaving the Sudan
What is the United Nations doing for the Sudanese?" This is a question I am often asked when I meet people inside and outside of the Sudan. And it is an important one. Read more »
January 24
Africa: Tracing Family Roots Beyond the DNA
Three genealogists describe the brick walls and breakthroughs in researching African American ancestry Read more »
December 29, 2023
Africa: 2023 Has Been a Year of Enormous Suffering, Violence, and Climate Chaos. 2024 Must Be a Year for Rebuilding Trust and Restoring Hope.
Secretary-General's message for New Year 2024 Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: African Women On the Frontline of Peacekeeping
Ahead of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana (5 to 6 December), we look at the indispensable role of women peacekeepers from Africa who are defying gender norms to… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Elite Kenyan Marathoner Championing Battle Against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo founded Tirop's Angels foundation in memory of fellow athlete Agnes Tirop Read more »
October 15, 2023
Benin: UN Extends Aid to Refugees in Benin
School kits, fertilizer, medicines, household items, sanitary pads donated Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: How the UN SDG Summit Aims to Transform the World
The centrepiece of the UN General Assembly's 2023 high-level week, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, will see world leaders gather in New York on Monday for two… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: Reform or Rupture' Says Guterres, Calling for Multilateralism to Be Remade for the 21st Century
Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is "becoming unhinged" and underscored the United Nations' raison d'être, to resolve global crises… Read more »
Africa: SDG Summit Launches New Phase of Accelerated Action On Development
World leaders agree to take immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries Read more »
September 15, 2023
Zambia: Hope for Zambia's Path to Sustainable Development
In 2015, Zambia as part of all the 193 United Nations (UN) Members States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: With Leadership and Determination, Africa Can Achieve the SDGs
Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa Read more »
August 04, 2023
Africa: African Regulators Urged to Supervise Credit Rating Agencies
This is to avoid erroneous assessments that discourage investment on the continent Read more »
July 21, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Call for More Investments in Green Energy and Water Infrastructure
They spoke during Africa Day event on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Dialogue (HLPF) in New York on Wednesday Read more »
July 18, 2023
Tunisia: UN Experts Urge Swift Action to Uphold Migrants' Rights
A group of UN independent experts on Tuesday expressed concern over Tunisia's alleged discriminatory treatment of migrants, urging the authorities to take action to halt collective… Read more »
June 18, 2023
Africa: We Must Work Together to Reign in 'Toxic and Destructive' Hate Speech
With hate spreading lightning fast on social media and "mega spreaders" using divisive rhetoric to inspire thousands, the United Nations is calling for concerted global efforts to… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: Guterres Calls for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels to Avoid Climate 'Catastrophe'
Countries must phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate "catastrophe", UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday in New York. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Africa: World Must Address 'Grave Harm' Caused by Online Hate and Lies - UN Chief
Policy brief puts forward framework for concerted global response though a Code of Conduct for information integrity on digital platforms Read more »
June 12, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibia Becomes First Southern African Country to Join UN Water Convention
As both a mid-stream and downstream country, transboundary water cooperation is crucial for Namibia and the region's water security Read more »
May 05, 2023
Togo: Togo Plans Investment Reforms to Drive Sustainable Growth
UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: New UN Report - Risk of Prolonged Period of Low Growth Looms Large Amid Multiple Global Crises
Growing financing gaps, anemic investment and mounting debt vulnerabilities threaten to derail global progress on sustainable development Read more »
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