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.
One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members  
Stories & Blogs UNODCNov 25, 2024(Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members