Harnessing data and frontier technologies for Africa’s economic transformation: forthcoming economic report calls for innovation-driven growth to accelerate structural transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Story )While Africa has achieved steady economic growth in recent years, much of this progress has been driven by factor accumulation, capital and labour, rather than sustained productivity gains
Making country branding work for trade: ITC Executive Director on meeting with Prime Minister of Madagascar
Stories & Blogs ITCMar 04, 2026(Speech )"Tourism makes up 10% of the global economy, and it’s a key driver of sustainable economic growth for many developing countries, especially small island developing states."Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, ITC
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Restore Dignity for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMar 04, 2026(Story )Under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, over 77,000 children and youth in and out of schools across 17 districts have been reached with interventions.
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 19, 2026(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.
Eastern Africa outpaces continent in growth, but economic divergence clouds integration
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 17, 2026(Story )A clear takeaway emerged: Eastern Africa is progressing—but not yet progressing together.
Namibia validates step-by-step guide for trading in goods under AfCFTA , paving way for inclusive continental market access
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 06, 2026(Story )The Validation Workshop marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to translate AfCFTA commitments into practical, business-ready tools that support private sector participation in continental trade..
Echoes of Peace in Sudan
Stories & Blogs IOMNov 12, 2025(Story )I have always thought about the contradictions of life, how pain and comfort live side by side. Imagine this paradox for a moment.
Achieving the Paris Agreement Goals: Our Race to the Top
Stories & Blogs UNSDGNov 12, 2025(Story )On 12 December 2015, the world reached consensus on the Paris Agreement – our legally binding, universal treaty to combat climate catastrophe.
Global commitment to mercury reduction: UNEP's role in advancing the Minamata convention
Stories & Blogs UNEPNov 03, 2025(Speech )Mercury has served our industries, our medicines, even our mirrors — yet it has also poisoned rivers, silenced birds, and entered the blood of generations.
Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita at the World Health Summit Keynote Session: Women’s Health – Global Wealth: Catalyzing Returns on Bold Investments.
Stories & Blogs UNFPAOct 14, 2025(Speech )Every single day, over 700 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. That’s one woman lost every two minutes – needlessly.