September 20
Africa: Summit of the Future - On the Need for Civil Society to Make Its Voice Count At the UN
In a context of shrinking civic space that threatens civil society participation in an increasing number of countries and all the way to some UN processes, world leaders will… Read more »
Africa: What Does Russia Trade With Africa?
After two symbolic African leaders' summits, Russia's trading is steadily increasing but significantly in exports of military weapons and equipment. According to Kremlin reports,… Read more »
September 19
Africa: Multilateral Systems in Urgent Need of Reform, Says UN Secretary General
As the United Nations gears up to host the international community for the high-level meeting week, the UN chief appeals to world leaders to commit to universal agreements to work… Read more »
September 11
Africa: The Global South in the New Cold War
Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and… Read more »
September 09
Africa: Partnership-Building - a Sustainable Tool for African Non-Profit Organisations
In the landscape of African nonprofit organisations and indeed the world over, sustainability remains a cornerstone for enduring impact. However, continued funding is a pivotal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Protecting the Vulnerable On the Path to Progress
Returning to Nigeria after five years, I was struck by the changes - both the challenges and the opportunities. To better understand these dynamics, I have been undertaking visits… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Strong Case for Reforms of UN Security Council Led By Sierra Leone Presidency
At most international forums, including the annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio consistently highlights the injustices of the… Read more »
August 27
Africa: Climate Activists Target Culture Greenwashing
Civil society is working on all fronts to tackle the climate crisis. Activists are protesting in numbers to pressure governments and corporations to cut greenhouse gas emissions.… Read more »
September 03
Africa: World Leaders Who Opted to Skip the United Nations
When the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly took place last September, there were several key world leaders missing in action (MIAs)--including, most importantly,… Read more »
August 30
Chad: Humanitarian Crisis As Floods, Prolonged Heavy Rains Impact Chad
Since June of this year, Chad has been facing an extended period of heavy rainfall. Major flooding has triggered the onset of a significant humanitarian crisis, as all aspects of… Read more »
August 27
Africa: Biodiversity - Roll Up the Sleeves and Do Something, Says Astrid Schomaker, New UNCBD Head
"We are living in a time where nature is regularly raising its hand and saying, 'Look, I'm here and I'm in trouble,' and then bringing us all sorts of natural disasters to the… Read more »
August 28
Africa: Global Poverty Grows As Super-Rich Get Richer Faster
Oxfam expects the world's first trillionaire within a decade and poverty to end in 229 years! The wealth of the world's five richest men has more than doubled from 2020, as 4.8… Read more »
August 07
Africa: Pivotal Shift At Seabed Authority - Nations Rally for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting concluded last week with no mining authorized, an unprecedented number of States calling for a moratorium or precautionary… Read more »
July 24
Africa: African Diaspora to Drive Continent's Development Ambitions
As the African diaspora continues its growth, agencies are seeking ways to tap into this vast demographic to help with the continent's development. Read more »
June 20
Africa: Peoples' Climate Vote Shows Global Support for Stronger Climate Action
The global public opinion research on climate change reveals that 80 percent, or four out of five, of people globally want their governments to take stronger action to tackle the… Read more »
June 21
Malawi: The World Bank Must Double Its Fund for the Poorest Nations Like Mine to Tackle Hunger Crisis
After El Niño-induced floods and devastating drought, roughly two in five people in Malawi - a country of some 20 million people - are now facing the looming prospect of… Read more »
June 12
Africa: Power of Acknowledging White Privilege in Addressing Racism Within United Nations
As we commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre this month, organizations and communities should focus on white privilege as it is a critical but often… Read more »
May 29
Africa: To Tackle Climate Crisis, the World Bank Must Stop Financing Industrial Livestock
Last week, the World Bank Group released a new report that highlights the urgent need to drastically reduce GHG emissions to address the climate crisis and calls on countries to… Read more »
May 23
Africa: Lessons From Youth-Focused 'Future Action Festival' Ahead of UN Summit of the Future
The world has crossed the halfway point to the end of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) era amid multiple, unprecedented, and significantly destructive global shocks. Two of… Read more »
May 06
Africa: Many African Nations Making Progress in the Rule of Law
The United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) supports the promotion of the rule of law, security, and peace in conflict-affected countries. Read more »
April 23
Africa: Skills and Attributes The Next UN Leader Needs
What makes an effective UN Secretary-General? Read more »
April 15
Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 1
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? A seven-part series reveal who might be in the running and… Read more »
April 16
Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 2
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? This seven-part series reveal who might be nominated and… Read more »
April 17
Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 3
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 4
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence… Read more »