Ahead of COP29 and COP16, high-level mission urges support to Mauritania and to climate-vulnerable and food insecure countries in the Sahel
Stories & Blogs WFP (News )The government of the Islamic Republic Mauritania and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have taken bold steps to combat negative impacts of climate change, and environmental degradation for sustainable food security and nutrition
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.
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
Making the AfCFTA work for African small businesses
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )Deputy Executive Director Dorothy Tembo delivered her remarks at the high-level opening of Biashara Afrika – the second edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum.