Putting the African state and its institutions at the centre of development
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )As AU Summit opens, two UN OSAA reports underscore a clear message: no durable peace without strong, legitimate and well resourced states
Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Event 28 April, 2026- 30 April, 2026 - Venue/Format: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, United Nations Conference CenterOrganizer: UNECA
Eastern Africa outpaces continent in growth, but economic divergence clouds integration
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )A clear takeaway emerged: Eastern Africa is progressing—but not yet progressing together.
Powering tourism growth: ECA and São Tomé and PrÃncipe join forces to transform the sector with high-quality data
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )This strategic extension aims to cement national technical capacities for high-fidelity tourism data production.
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in Addis Ababa, Tuesday with a strong call for long-term, risk-tolerant investment to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and power inclusive, job-rich growth across the continent.
Narrow Path to Recovery: Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential.