Survivors find strength in community after horror of Derna floods
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (story )When UNHCR’s Assistant Chief of mission in Libya visited survivors in the wake of deadly floods, she heard harrowing stories of loss but also witnessed great courage and resilience as communities rally to help.
Sudanese refugees fleeing Darfur find safety in Chad.
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (story )After fleeing horrific violence in Sudan’s West Darfur, refugees are arriving to Chad traumatized and with children who are often malnourished.
A decade after the Lampedusa shipwreck, the continuing tragedies need to end
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Press Release )Joint statement by the Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration, Amy E. Pope, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi
Nairobi Declaration posts Africa’s bold climate solutions.
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The Nairobi Declaration, issued by African leaders at the Africa Climate Summit in early September will serve as a basis for Africa’s common position in the global climate change process in the lead-up to the COP28 global climate conference.
How to salvage the SDGs in Africa
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )SDGs in Africa can not only be salvaged, but the process, allied to the continent’s Agenda 2063, can allow Africa to leapfrog into the fourth industrial age and become a major economic cog in the global superstructure.
Africa can overcome its challenges, says AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas (pictured above), the African Union’s High Representative for Silencing the Guns, talks candidly about the current political and economic status quo of Africa, the decline of democracy, the marginalisation of populations and why ins
AfCFTA to increase demand for transport by 50%
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The transport sector is forecast to be one of the big winners from implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Busani Bafana highlights the findings of a report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
Africa struggles to finance Sustainable Development Goals
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Poorer countries are facing a potentially disastrous cash crunch as aid and capital flows dry up. But innovative financing models can, with international support, bridge the gap. Report by Neil Ford.
How can African countries improve their credit ratings?
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )It is essential to raise additional finance if Africa’s SDGs are to keep on track. Jean-Marc Kilolo outlines how the UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping countries improve their credit ratings and search out innovative ways of financing.
Carbon trading offers rich rewards for Africa
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The global carbon credit market is valued at around $909bn. Africa is beginning to tap into this lucrative resource but a more coordinated effort across the continent could reap rich benefits, writes Faustine Ngila.