Skyrocketing violence against children in Sudan demands urgent protection measures: UN report.
Stories & Blogs UN News (News )The conflict in Sudan has led to a horrifying surge in violence against children, a new UN report has revealed, underscoring the need for urgent and tangible protection measures.
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
War-weary Sudanese face new hardships as floods strike
Stories & Blogs UN News (News )Several thousand people, mostly internally displaced persons (IDPs), have been affected as heavy rains and floods inundated parts of Kassala province in eastern Sudan, inflicting further misery on communities already vulnerable due to ongoing conflict, UN
The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The African least developed country has made significant strides in attracting foreign direct investment. What more can be done to sustain the momentum?
Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Foreign investment flows to Africa slightly declined in 2023, but significant investments in the clean energy sector offered a positive highlight.
Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Foreign investment flows to Africa slightly declined in 2023, but significant investments in the clean energy sector offered a positive highlight.
Critical minerals: Africa holds key to sustainable energy future
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The continent’s abundant mineral wealth also offers an opportunity to generate revenues for governments, finance development and improve living standards.