United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) - Africa

Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security(Announcement)

Oct 28, 2024

“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.

World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030(Press Release)

Oct 28, 2024

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

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ECA Releases Report to Propel Africa’s Progress Towards Agenda 2030 and 2063 Goals(Report)

Oct 22, 2024

A report, "Towards Africa's Prosperity: Creating Conditions for Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable and Well-Governed Continent”, to assist African countries to accelerate and ensure the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063

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Secretary-General appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo.(Announcement)

Oct 09, 2024

Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.

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Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon.(Announcement)

Oct 03, 2024

Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar.

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Secretary-General appoints Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger.(Announcement)

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics. Previously Ms. Keita served as the Director of the office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali.

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Africa's Trade and Future: Deputy Secretary-General Urges Bold Action on Finance and Debt(Announcement)

Aug 02, 2024

Message on the Occasion of the African Caucus Meeting “Facilitating Intra-African Trade - Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa”, in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan reiterates need for urgent intervention as experts confirm famine conditions.(Press Release)

Aug 02, 2024

The humanitarian community in Sudan is appealing for urgent resources and unimpeded humanitarian access following a new report confirming localized famine conditions in North Darfur.

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