Boosting small businesses led by youth in East Africa
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )The East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) trained young entrepreneurs how to benefit from export opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Making peace with nature through the Global Biodiversity Framework - UNEP COP16 Plenary Statement.
Stories & Blogs UNEP (News )A plan that, as we implement and interweave it with the Climate Convention, the Desertification Convention, and the Pollution conventions, can truly address that which we refer to as the triple planetary crisis.
IOM Expands Mpox Appeal to Reach Migrants and IDPs Across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IOM (News )In response to the escalating number of people affected by the mpox outbreak, spreading across parts of Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is appealing for USD 27.8 million to protect and support migrants, internally displaced pers
It is Time to Rethink GDP: Why Quality of Life Matters More
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As the world strives for sustainable development, a pressing question arises: should we rethink what measures human well-being? Sweta Saxena (ECA)
South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )A total of 50 suspected cases with six confirmed cases were reported among refugees, returnees and the host community as of 28 October 2024.
Embrace new technologies for digital collection methods for timely and relevant statistics – Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh has challenged African policy makers to build robust data and statistical systems that support development.
African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine
Stories & Blogs WHO - Africa (News )The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young
ECA's Gatete Urges African Leaders to Strengthen Regional Value Chains for Economic Integration
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )African leaders have been called to strengthen regional value chains as part of a concerted effort to drive economic integration and reshape the continent's economic prospects.
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others.
Stories & Blogs WFP (News )Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories.