June 06, 2023
Africa: Hate Is Taught - It Can Be Fought
A new initiative 'The Game Plan' by the UN and partners will help counter Hate Speech through engagement with Sports Read more »
June 05, 2023
Africa: Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Pollution
This year's World Environment Day focuses on the plastic pollution crisis. The reason? Humanity produces more than 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, two-thirds of which are… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Liberia: Youth Rising Project Trains in Advanced Carpentry Techniques to Erase the Impact of Decades of War and Economic Stagnation
Rebuilding the carpentry profession In Liberia Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: Young Marine Pilot Going Against the Tide
Meet Elizabeth Marami, Kenya's first female marine pilot Read more »
May 25, 2023
Angola: Empowering Women Through Honey
An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African… Read more »
Ghana: Award-Winning Peacekeeper Urges Young African Women to Choose Career in Military
Capt. Cecilia Erzuah was recognized for her outstanding efforts in promoting gender equality within UN peacekeeping operations Read more »
Africa: Africa Day 2023 - UN Secretary-General's Message
Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity Read more »
May 19, 2023
Uganda: The Honey Business Owner Creating a Buzz in Northern Uganda
Sam Aderubo started his company, Honey Pride, in Arua, northern Uganda, in order to make a positive impact on his community. With support from the UN, the business is taking off,… 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 »
May 10, 2023
Ghana: Ghana Goes Organic to Build Resilient Food Systems
As the Ministry of Food and Agriculture takes steps to promote organic fertilizer production and uptake among farmers, the UN has helped secure US$250,000 and another US$60,000 for… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Sudan: Escaping Sudan - Home Alone, With Warplanes Overhead
When fighting erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum, 25-year-old Arafa was at home alone with her two young children. "I spent the night in fear, unable to go out of my house, as… Read more »
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 »
Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2023 Underway
Online events ongoing but in-person activities scheduled for later in New York Read more »
Africa: Achieving Debt Sustainability and Economic Resilience in Africa
Multilateral development banks should listen to African stakeholders; lend in local currency, collaborate with regional and national bodies such as Public Development Banks; and… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Seizing Opportunities for a Prosperous Africa
African countries can become global competitors and benefit from AfCFTA by investing in critical infrastructure, promoting innovation and technology Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA - Seizing Opportunities for a Prosperous Africa
African countries can become global competitors and benefit from AfCFTA by investing in critical infrastructure, promoting innovation and technology Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Embraces Dialogue for Lasting Peace
The signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation has generated hope and inspiration Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: The Real Impact of the New Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths Read more »
Benin: Benin Triples Number of Companies Opened By Youth
The country's young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD Read more »
Kenya: Beyond the Numbers - the Real-World Impact of the Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths Read more »
Benin: Benin Triples Number of Companies Opened By Youth
The country's young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD Read more »
May 02, 2023
Somalia: Somalia's First All-Women Media Team Marks First Anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's First All-Women Media Team Marks First Year Anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Develops App to Boost Agriculture
The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation Read more »
April 25, 2023
Sudan: UN Aid Operation Continues Amid Dire Humanitarian Conditions
The United Nations will continue to deliver desperately needed relief for the Sudanese people, amid soaring needs, acute shortages of essentials and fast-rising prices, UN… Read more »