Africa: Put Women and Girls At the Centre of Efforts to Recover From COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere. Read more »

Africa: Without Adequate Protection, Estimates Show That Over 300,000 Africans Could Lose Their Lives Due to COVID-19 - ECA Report

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in a new report on the coronavirus pandemic, says over 300,000 Africans could lose their lives due to COVID-19. This, as the pandemic… Read more »

Africa: ECA - Africa's Response to COVID-19 - Key Messages for IMF and WBG Meetings

COVID-19 is a global crisis affecting the whole world. As the days go by the impact of the crisis becomes more visible and more general. Though hit later, Africa is already facing… Read more »

Africa: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 On African Cities Likely to Be Acute Through a Sharp Decline in Productivity, Jobs and Revenues, Says ECA

As part of its analysis to inform COVID-19 policy responses, the Economic Commission for Africa, is calling for adequate consideration of the vulnerability of city economies as… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Response to COVID-19 - Key Messages for IMF and Wbg Meetings

Africa's Response to COVID-19 Read more »

Africa: Put Women and Girls At Centre of COVID-19 Recovery - UN Secretary-General

Limited gains in gender equality and women's rights made over the decades are in danger of being rolled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Secretary-General said on… Read more »

Africa: 60 International Agencies Urge Rapid, Coordinated Response As Pandemic Threatens to Destabilize Poor Countries' Finances

Governments must take immediate steps to prevent a potentially devastating debt crisis and address the economic and financial havoc wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic - says a new… Read more »

Africa: Stronger Partnerships Crucial for Successful Implementation of SDGs in Light of COVID-19

The Bureau of the Sixth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) has met and adopted an action plan establishing key priorities for implementing key… Read more »

Africa: Prevention As the Best Weapon Against the Pandemic in Niger

On March 19, the Deputy Minister of Finance in charge of the Niger Budget, Mr. Ahmat Jidoud, participated with his counterparts from other African countries in the Virtual… Read more »

Africa: African Ministers of Finance - Immediate Call for $100 Billion Support and Agreement the Crisis Is Deep and Recovery Will Take Much Longer.

The second online meeting of the African Ministers of Finance took place on 31 March 2020 in the context of the outbreak of the coronavirus in Africa. The first meeting of the… Read more »

Africa: African Finance Ministers - Urgent Need for $100bn Immediate Emergency Financing for Covid-19

African Ministers of Finance held a second virtual meeting Tuesday, against the backdrop of rising COVID-19 cases in Africa. The meeting was hosted by Vera Songwe, Executive… Read more »

Africa: A Sustainable Global Economy Must Arise Once Covid-19 Pandemic Is Reversed, UN Chief Tells G-20 Summit

They will also expand manufacturing capacity to meet the huge and increasing demand for medical supplies, which will be made available at an affordable price and in the shortest… Read more »

Africa: ECA Contributes Awareness Materials to Aid Ethiopia's Fight Against Covid-19

The Economic Commission for Africa and the UN Communications Group last week handed over to the Government of Ethiopia, awareness materials to ensure ordinary citizens have access… Read more »

Africa: UN Launches Major Humanitarian Appeal to Keep Covid-19 From 'Circling Back Around the Globe'

To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday, launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its… Read more »

Africa: Emergency response to Africa by the G20 is our collective insurance

Not since our species first emerged out of Africa have we been so linked as one human family, sharing so many common opportunities and threats.  So, when world leaders meet… Read more »

Africa: Songwe Meets General Service Staff in Coronavirus Town Hall

Executive Secretary Vera Songwe on Thursday held a town hall meeting with general service staff members on mitigation and precaution measures the United Nations is putting in place… Read more »

Africa: African Finance Ministers Call for Coordinated Covid-19 Response to Mitigate Adverse Impact On Economies and Society

African Finance Ministers met on 19 March in a virtual conference to exchange ideas on the efforts of their respective governments in dealing with the social and economic impacts… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 - UN 'Remains Open for Business', Determined to Deliver for the People We Serve, Says UN Chief

In light of the continuing spread of the coronavirus, the UN has stepped up measures to safeguard staff and all those using its offices around the world, while at the same time… Read more »

Africa: ECA Estimates Billions Worth of Losses in Africa Due to Covid-19 Impact

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday warned the unfolding coronavirus crisis could seriously dent Africa's already stagnant growth with oil exporting nations losing… Read more »

Africa: Five Things You Should Know Now About the Covid-19 Pandemic

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from epidemic to pandemic. Here are five important pieces of information on what this… Read more »

Africa: Flagship UN Study Shows Accelerating Climate Change On Land, Sea and in the Atmosphere

A wide-ranging UN climate report, released on Tuesday, shows that climate change is having a major effect on all aspects of the environment, as well as on the health and wellbeing… Read more »

Africa: Member States Agree to Fully Implement the Beijing Declaration On Gender Equality, Addressing Gaps That Hold Women Back

The Political Declaration adopted today is the outcome of the 64th Commission on the Status of Women, taking stock of women's rights on the 25th anniversary of the Beijing… Read more »

Gambia: UN Health Agency Warns Against Coronavirus Covid-19 Criminal Scams

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that criminals are taking advantage of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, to steal money or sensitive information. Read more »

Africa: Third Africa Business Forum to Tackle Links Between Climate, Energy and Health

Preparations are well underway for the Third Africa Business Forum to be held on the theme, 'Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity,' to be held in Addis Ababa on 11 February… Read more »

Africa: World Aids Day 2019 Message From UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima

I believe in communities. Read more »