13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) opens in Addis Ababa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“This year’s CCDA comes at a pivotal time. The climate crisis is accelerating — but so is Africa’s determination to lead with solutions grounded in equity, innovation, and resilience.” Jihane El Gaouzi , AUC.
ECA Develops an Automotive Policy Framework to support Namibia and Lesotho’s Integration into the Automotive Regional Value Chain.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa (ECA SRO SA) organised a virtual workshop on 2nd September 2025 to review and validate the draft automotive policy framework for Namibia and Lesotho leveraging feed
Pastoralism gets a reboot in drying Kenya
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Young, educated and Internet savvy, a new generation of WFP-supported farmer-herders is fighting hunger and upending an ancient profession.
As hunger soars in northeastern Nigeria, WFP funds dry up
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Without urgent donations, 1.3 million people risk losing food assistance
ECA leads development of SADC just energy transition framework in Windhoek
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, has convened a consultative meeting of experts from 5 to 7 August 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia, to advance the development of a regio
ECA calls for bold action to unlock the potential of Africa’s Landlocked Developing Countries at LLDC3.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The data tells a troubling story,” Said Mr. Gatete. “Structural challenges, like being landlocked, should not determine a nation’s economic fate. We must act—and act together.”
Back to the farm: Africa’s youth power up food security.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )How WFP and the Mastercard Foundation support young Africans who are turning to agriculture, and making a successful living off the land.
The Secretary-General's message for International Youth Day.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )On International Youth Day, we celebrate the determination, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere.
Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Sheldon Yett (12 August 2025)
Stories & Blogs OCHA (Statement )El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp: A call to stop attacks on civilians, allow safe passage and aid
Cameroon: Evaluation of School Feeding Support Activities in Benin, Cameroon and Senegal from 2022 to 2025.
Publication Report July 29, 2025