Gastronomy Tourism takes center stage in the Agenda for Africa
Stories & Blogs UN Tourism (News )The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development.
Strengthening Global Partnerships to Power Africa’s Startup Revolution: timbuktoo at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2025.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Press Release )Held under the theme “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Advancing African Startups,” the event brought together an influential mix of global financial leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs with the goal to explore how blended finance and
Event Report: The Launch of the Second Edition of the Model African Union in Japan.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (News )The Model African Union (MAU) conference in Japan is designed to facilitate dialogue and mutual understanding between students from Africa and Japan.
Africa’s super election year: bolting resilience against winds of democratic recession
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )Africa’s new democracy narrative emerged in 2024, marking a significant chapter in the long and sometimes challenging journey toward democratic governance on the continent.
One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members
UNODC and African Union Join Forces for Second Global Coalition on Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in Madagascar.
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Story )“The easy access to these drugs has formed a vicious circle, threatening public health, causing family instability, increasing criminality and corruption financing, while providing support for terrorist activities. The fight against drugs is crucial for b
Connecting Change, Storytelling, and Data to Drive Impactful Results : Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Country Offices - Part 2.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )By aligning compelling narratives with solid evidence and integrating feedback loops into the MEL system, countries can ensure their development initiatives remain both effective and responsive.
It takes a village to cultivate a culture of Peace.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )The Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo) has faced challenges in preventing and responding to activities by violent extremist groups expanding their reach from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.