Why do millions still live without electricity in Africa?
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Hundreds of millions of Africans still live without electricity, relying on kerosene, candles and firewood.
30 Years Post-Beijing: slow but steady strides in East and southern Africa, more policies and implementation needed to expedite gender equality.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), East and southern Africa has made commendable progress in gender equality demonstrated by improved education, health, and women’s public and private sector leadership.
WHO releases new reports and estimates highlighting urgent gaps in mental health.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )WHO today releases two major reports — the Mental Health Atlas 2024 and the World Mental Health Today — alongside updated suicide estimates, presenting the most comprehensive evidence yet on the urgent need to strengthen mental health services and prevent
Statement on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General by Mr. Claver Gatete at the Africa Food Systems Forum Annual Summit.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Africa holds more than 60% of the world’s arable land and has the potential to build a US$1 trillion agri-food industry by 2030.
WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorb
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.