ITC drives global momentum for small businesses in Cameroon
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )In launching the Global SME Ministerial process, ITC cemented a new international political space for the needs of small businesses.
Central African trade programme moves into action
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )Three international organizations have agreed on the strategic priorities and governance framework that will drive a five-year trade programme across Central Africa, marking the start of its operational phase.
From Resolution to Reality: Delivering Water and Sanitation for “The Africa We Want”
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )The African Union has pronounced their theme for 2026 to be: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. In an opinion piece, AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf explores the continent's ren
Kampala Forum Marks Shift Toward Safer Labour Migration Across East and Horn of Africa
Stories & Blogs IOM (News )“Labour migration is one of the region’s most transformative development tools,” said Frantz Celestin, IOM Regional Director
14th WTO Ministerial Conference
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements
Climate finance at a crossroads: Restoring trust through transparency
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )New analysis explores the extent to which rising climate finance figures represent additional support for developing countries.
Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty.
From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched
WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as thousands of people fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to cross the border, placing increasing strain on health services and infrastructure in refugee-hosting communi
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )New UN report on child mortality fully assesses leading causes of under five deaths for first time