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Putting Africa on the path to prosperity

Stories & Blogs World bankJun 19, 2024(Blog )

While 1.2 billion people in developing countries are projected to reach working age over the next decade, only an estimated 420 million jobs will be available to them.

Secretary-General's message for International Day for Countering Hate Speech, 18 June, 2024

Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 18, 2024(Story )

Hate speech is a marker of discrimination, abuse, violence, conflict, and even crimes against humanity. We have seen this play out from Nazi Germany to Rwanda, Bosnia and beyond.

AUPSC COMMUNIQUÉ | 1214th Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Peace and Security in Africa

Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 13, 2024(Communique )

AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) dedicated its 1214th meeting to a discussion on ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Peace and Security in Africa’.

Towards the Future: Youth Leadership and UN 2.0 in Malawi

Stories & Blogs UNDCOJun 05, 2024(Blog )

21st century problems require 21st century solutions. They also need next-generation trailblazers.

Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the death of an aid worker in Al Fasher, North Darfur State

Stories & Blogs OCHAMay 26, 2024(Statement )

This tragic incident comes when hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children in North Darfur are once again caught in the crossfire of war.

UNOAU Participates in the 20th Anniversary Colloquium of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Dar es Salaam.

Stories & Blogs UNOAUMay 25, 2024(News )

The African Union (AU) marked a significant milestone commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and Africa Day.

Concerned by Ongoing Conflict in West Africa, Sahel, Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Aimed at Tackling Political, Humanitarian Challenges

Stories & Blogs UNMay 24, 2024(Press Release )

‘Members Call on Relevant Stakeholder to Engage Constructively and Fully’ With Secretary-General’s Newly Appointed Special Representative for Region

Security Council Calls for Strengthening Africa’s Role in Addressing Global Security, Development Challenges, Adopting Presidential Statement ahead of Day-long Debate

Stories & Blogs UNMay 23, 2024(Press Release )

As speakers debated the intricate and complex dynamics between peace and development in those States and across their continent, the Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement aimed at strengthening the role of African countries in addr

UNODA convenes workshop on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention implementation in Guinea

Stories & Blogs UNODAMay 23, 2024(Update )

UNODA and COMNAT-ALPC gathered thirty national stakeholders and decision makers from twenty-four national institutions to raise awareness about the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).

Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa

Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalMay 17, 2024(Article )

Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development