Gorée, between remembrance and living: a vibrant world heritage site.
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalAug 27, 2025(Article )An emblematic site of African history and the memory of the slave trade, Gorée Island is much more than a monument frozen in the past. It is also a living, breathing community, where heritage and everyday life must coexist.
Africa’s landmark museum at the heart of global discussion about restitution.
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalAug 21, 2025(Article )Senegal’s Museum of Black Civilisations is asserting Africa’s right to secure its cultural heritage and tell its own story.
Building on AMCEN’s legacy: towards a resilient and sustainable Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNEPJul 18, 2025(Story )The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment — AMCEN, it is time to reaffirm your commitment to protecting Africa’s natural heritage and promoting sustainable development.
Green Climate Fund and UNEP boost climate adaptation with USD 120 million for new projects.
Stories & Blogs UNEPJul 02, 2025(Press Release )The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved over USD 120 million in new funding to strengthen climate resilience in Ghana, the Maldives, and Mauritania.
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region.
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaMay 18, 2025(News )The Special Session by Member States of the WHO African Region to elect the next Regional Director was agreed upon and organized following the sudden and untimely death of Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024.
Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria.
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaApr 25, 2025(News )On World Malaria Day, Mali’s Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), launched a first-of-its-kind malaria vaccine delivery approach, aiming to reach children aged 5 to 36 months.
African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaApr 07, 2025(News )Despite a 40% decline in maternal mortality, from 727 to 442 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2000 and 2023, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.
World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030
Stories & Blogs UNEPOct 28, 2024(Press Release )The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat