Youth perspective: What do young people know about the digital divide?
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )While questions about Internet usage, the digital divide, and AI garnered significant interest, space technology received notably less attention.
Burden of hearing loss in Africa could rise to 54 million by 2030: WHO report
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )About 40 million people live with hearing loss in the African region, but the figure could rise to 54 million by 2030 if urgent measures are not take to address the problem, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
WFP supports MPOX vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of the Congo October 8, 2024
Stories & Blogs WFP (News )The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has transported 35,000 vaccines to three affected provinces as Democratic Republic of the Congo’s vaccination campaign gets underway.
Leveraging geographical indications to increase the value of strategic African agricultural products
Stories & Blogs OSAA (News )Africa’s agriculture is at a turning point, and innovation and a proactive approach by African policymakers will be the key to unlocking the potential of various strategic agricultural products.
Empowering young Tanzanians to choose their own paths.Empowering young Tanzanians to choose their own paths.
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )Melania Zambiliti wanted something more for herself and her family; working part-time as a cleaner at a local restaurant in her village in the Kakonko District, the young mother of two was living with her in-laws and struggling to make ends meet.
Silencing the Guns through STEM Education Investment in Africa
Stories & Blogs OSAA (News )Africa is experiencing population growth, with “youth bulges” that can become a demographic dividend contributing to the continent’s growth or a “demographic threat” that could stress the job market and fuel instability.
High Commissioner Türk on the Democratic Republic of Congo: “Make the space for peace”.
Stories & Blogs UNHR (Statement )Human rights situation and the activities of the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Young Sudanese volunteer honoured for her selfless work supporting refugees in Egypt.
Stories & Blogs UNH (Story )Nada Fadol runs a youth-led community centre in Alexandria where forcibly displaced people receive free health-care services and skills training.
Secretary-General appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Announcement )Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.
In Burkina Faso, the ‘Mother of the Sahel’ brings education and hope to forcibly displaced children.
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Story )As conflict forced thousands of children to flee to the safety of her hometown, Maimouna Ba rallied the community to provide support and education.