As thousands flee Sahel conflicts, a UN plan strengthens resilience in host countries
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Rolled out in Gulf of Guinea countries by WFP and partners, the US$142 million initiative targets humanitarian needs but also longer-term development
UNODC launches campaign advocating for an East African society with “One Less Victim” of child trafficking.
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Story )Children represent a significant proportion of trafficking victims worldwide, with girls being disproportionately affected.
New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Highlights Best Practices to Support African Businesses.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press release )The annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Africa confirms that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) weathered 2023 relatively well thanks to credible economic and social policy reforms.
For AfCFTA to be transformative, Central Africa adopts a framework to optimize inclusive regional value chains
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The achievement of sustainable development goals, in particular the fifth on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, depends on the ability of women to seize the opportunity offered by AfCFTA…” stated Prof Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, C
Explore Africa's Future: Africa Blue Economy Week 2024 Set to Make a Splash
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Press release )Africa’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources offer exceptional opportunities for transformative economic and social development. However, this potential has been hindered by environmental degradation, overexploitation and infrastructure deficits.
Claver Gatete Calls for Reform of the Global Financial System to Address Africa’s Financing Challenges
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The reform of the global financing system is urgent, as it can mitigate access to critical resources needed for the implementation of the SDGs.” Mr. Gatete said.
Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )First Preparatory Committee meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concludes in Addis Ababa with renewed focus on bridging gaps in SDG financing and delivering international financial architecture reform
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Women living with HIV continue to face violations of their sexual and reproductive rights—including coercion into sterilization
Stories & Blogs UNAIDS (Story )Women living with HIV including women from key populations continue to suffer widespread reproductive coercion, mistreatment, and neglect.
Assistive technology can revolutionize development, learning and participation: It’s time children everywhere have access.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas?