December 10, 2018
Africa: FAO and ECA Train Experts for Better Food Security Monitoring in Morocco
The Economic Commission for Africa (Office for North Africa) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) initiated today in Rabat (Morocco) a three-day national workshopon food… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: UN Regional Commissions' Role in the Follow-Up and Review of the Global Compact On Migration to Be Showcased in Marrakech
UN Regional Economic Commissions will convene a panel discussion on, 'Regional priorities, opportunities, and challenges: Prospects for achieving the objectives of the Global… Read more »
November 15, 2018
Africa: ECA and AUC to Host High-Level Digital Identification Meeting in Addis Ababa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) will on Sunday convene a high-level meeting on the need for Africa to embark on a digital… Read more »
October 04, 2018
Africa: Spotlight On Financing 'Productive' SDGs in Cameroon As UN Hits 73
ECA www.uneca.org/sro-ca) - How should stakeholders efficiently and effectively mobilize resources to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Cameroon, especially as… Read more »
October 23, 2018
Africa: Many Deaths Can Be Avoided With Better Data - UN Deputy Chief
Speaking at the opening session of the UN World Data Forum on Monday, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the life-saving impact that data can have, noting that… Read more »
October 03, 2018
Africa: Growing Interest of African Countries in UN-Ggim Initiative Applauded
The Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management in Africa (UN-GGIM: Africa) opened its fourth session Wednesday with participants applauding… Read more »
November 01, 2018
Africa: UN-Ggim - Africa: SDGs Demand New Data Acquisition and Integration Approaches
The Fourth Session of the Regional Committee on the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Africa (UN-GGIM: Africa) opened Monday with participants discussing… Read more »
September 20, 2018
Africa: Mauritian Prime Minister Calls On African Nations to Enhance Economic Cooperation
Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on Thursday said there was need for enhanced economic cooperation amongst African nations as the continent strives for inclusive and… Read more »
September 08, 2018
Africa: Forum On China-Africa Cooperation Charts 3-Year Cooperation Plan
The 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was held on 3 and 4 September 2018 under the theme "China and Africa: Toward an Even Stronger Community with Shared… Read more »
September 05, 2018
Africa: Secretary-General's Remarks to the China-Africa Cooperation Summit [as Delivered]
Your Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, Read more »
September 04, 2018
Africa: In Beijing, UN Chief Urges China, Africa for a Win-Win Collaboration for 'The Future We Want'
Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, in Beijing, Secretary-General Guterres underscored that it is vital that current and future development cooperation contributes… Read more »
August 04, 2018
Ghana: At Africa Hall, Scores Gather to Pay Homage to the Legacy of a Great African, a Global Icon
As tributes continue to pour from around the world, the United Nations family in Ethiopia, as well as representatives from the government of Ethiopia and the diplomatic corps… Read more »
August 02, 2018
Cameroon: UN Report Urges Cameroon to Urgently Step Up Road-Safety Measures
ECA - www.uneca.org/sro-ca) - The UN Secretary General's Special Envoy on Road Safety - Mr. Jean Todt today unveiled the Cameroon Road Safety Performance Review Report jointly… Read more »
August 18, 2018
Africa: Statement By the Secretary-General On the Passing of Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good. It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to… Read more »
July 06, 2018
Africa: Member States Learn of Tools and Approaches That Can Help in Implementing the SDGs and Agenda 2063
During a side event held at the ongoing High Level Political Forum, countries called on partners to organize a thematic Africa day at the margins of every HLPF to enable countries… Read more »
July 11, 2018
Africa: 'Wind Blowing in the Direction of Peace' in Africa'
Secretary General António Guterres concluded the second annual UN-African Union conference in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between… Read more »
May 18, 2018
Africa: Africa Can Tap Into Ireland's Experiences As It Moves Towards Implementing Afcfta
The 51st session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has come and gone but memorable speeches that sought to egg Africa on towards… Read more »
May 13, 2018
Africa: Agriculture's Potential to Power Economic Growth Highlighted in African Transformation Report
A major study by the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has highlighted how transforming agriculture can become a stimulus for economic development across the… Read more »
May 12, 2018
Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers Calls for Bold Action to Drive AfCFTA
The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been… Read more »
May 07, 2018
West Africa: United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel - Engage in Dialogue with Potential Partners
Within the framework of the 2018 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations… Read more »
May 04, 2018
Africa: 2018 ARFSD Ends With Africa Agreeing to Up Its Game in Implementing SGDs
The fourth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) ended in Dakar, Senegal, Friday with participants adopting a set of key messages they will take… Read more »
Africa: ECA Work Supporting Africa Implement SDGs Showcased At the ARFSD
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will continue to support African countries in the implementation of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030 for sustainable development to ensure the… Read more »
April 04, 2018
Africa: British Council Leads UN Staff in Celebrating English Language Day
United Nations staff in Addis Ababa on Tuesday marked English Language Day with presentations from the British Council in Ethiopia on projects they are involved in, in particular… Read more »
April 20, 2018
Africa: UN Chinese Language Day Celebrated in Ethiopia
United Nations staff in Ethiopia on Friday joined the rest of the UN family scattered around the globe in celebrating the Chinese Language Day. Read more »
April 03, 2018
Africa: Short-Termism Impedes Progress of Millions of People, United Nations Report Says
The prospects of around 800 million of the world's poorest people remain dire. The global economy is experiencing a moderate upturn, and momentum around sustainable investing is… Read more »