Aid cuts shut down critical services for Sudanese refugees in Chad
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Story )UNHCR and its partners are being forced to close or scale back health, education and other crucial programmes for refugees in Chad due to severe funding shortages.
UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Briefing Notes )Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to increased insecurity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Africa’s vulnerability to global shocks highlights need for stronger regional trade.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Dependence on commodities, high debt, and weak infrastructure make African economies more vulnerable. Stronger and more diversified trade networks can enhance their resilience and drive growth.