March 16, 2023
Africa: UN Secretary-General Announces New Youth Climate Advisers
Young people key to keeping climate goals alive, kicking fossil fuel addiction, driving climate justice Read more »
March 14, 2023
Sierra Leone: How We Are Moving the Gender Agenda Forward in Sierra Leone
-- Ms. Manty Tarawalli, Gender and Children's Affairs Minister, says a new landmark gender equality and women's empowerment law is a game changer for women Read more »
March 08, 2023
Botswana: Solar Backpacks Light Up School Children's Night Studies
Chedza bags are made from durable, waterproof canvas, and have an integrated solar panel. Read more »
Africa: Women and Girls Everywhere Are Demanding Their Rights, and Their Words Reverberate Around the World
Around the world, progress on women's rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Africa: 'We Must Ensure That Low Carbon Transitions Don't Harm Poor Countries'
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa, says LDC5 Conference in Doha is an opportunity to begin to tackle the problem Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Floods Raise Cholera Risk Even As Cases Decline in Africa
Twelve African countries are currently reporting cases, as WHO supports countries in disease detection and stepping up readiness and provides medical supplies. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: African Girls Can Code Initiative Builds Digital Skills and Momentum Towards a Better Future
It was launched in 2018 by UN Women and the AU Commission in collaboration with ITU and UNECA, to empower girls across Africa by helping them build digital literacy and computer… Read more »
Zambia: Imagine the Future We Want - Transforming Internet Governance to Eliminate Online Inequalities
Tech has shaped the lives of young people in profound and unique ways, hence the need to invest in it Read more »
North Africa: WeRise App Bridges Generations to Promote Gender Equality Through Gaming
Last July, hundreds of people from across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region--including activists, influencers, academics, journalists and the Swedish Ambassador to… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique At UN Security Council
Climate, impact of conflict on women and children, and Security Council reform among March 2023 presidency priorities Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Power On - How We Can Supercharge an Equitable Digital Future
From online learning and digital activism to the rapid expansion of high-paying tech jobs, the digital age has generated unprecedented opportunities for the empowerment of women… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Reaping the Benefits of the World's Most Youth and Women-Friendly Trade Agreement
Priority must be given to investments in women and youth in all facets of the AfCFTA implementation arrangements Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: AU Summit 2023 - Powering Trade Through AfCFTA
Adoption by the African Union of the theme for 2023 as the "Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation", will generate greater political… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Calls for Radical Transformation of Global Financial System
UN Chief reiterates call for G20 countries to agree on $500 billion annual stimulus for Sustainable Development Agenda Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: One Year Later - The Impact of the Russian Conflict With Ukraine On Africa
Addressing debt while bolstering agriculture, energy access and continental trade could ease burden on struggling economies Read more »
February 09, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - a Young Trader's Dreams Coming True
Thirty-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur Linda Chepkwony wants to mobilise young Africans to help industrialize the continent through free trade pact Read more »
February 06, 2023
Africa: Supporting Adolescent Girls With Disabilities Through STEM
Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, and Amal Clooney pledged to support adolescent girls Read more »
February 03, 2023
Africa: Private Sector Urged to 'Own and Drive' Africa's Continental Free Trade
Africa's private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA Is Key in Cushioning African LDCs From External Shocks
Current trade patterns have exposed Africa's poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns Read more »
Africa: Momentum Builds for Free Movement Under AfCFTA
Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Pledge to End Aids in Children
The meeting in Tanzania promised to ensure that all children with HIV have access to life saving treatment and that mothers living with HIV have babies free from HIV Read more »
January 25, 2023
Africa: Economic Growth Decelerates Before Full Recovery From Pandemic-Led Contraction
Confluence of shocks on economies raised imbalances and elevated risks, says UN Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: Crabshack Floating Restaurant Thriving Above Mangrove Trees
During high season it gets up 1,000 customers a day with monthly earnings of up to $30,000 and employs 42 staff Read more »
January 19, 2023
Kenya: How Kenyan Coastal Villagers Are Cashing in On Carbon Credits
Mikoko Pamoja mangrove project expected to generate annual revenue of about $130,000 Read more »
January 17, 2023
Sudan: In Sudan, a UNFPA Hospital Helps Women Give Birth Safely Despite Flooding Crisis
After being carried for three kilometres through the rain and mud, Nasreen Faroug Balla finally reached the hospital. She was eight months pregnant - and going into labour. Read more »