Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalJan 11, 2024(Story )West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalJan 11, 2024(Story )“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 09, 2023(News )Agriculture, energy and mining products underpin global trade, but too much dependence on them can leave an economy vulnerable and people poor, especially in developing countries.
African leaders take bold stand for sustainable development at UN Assembly
Stories & Blogs UNSep 20, 2023(Story )Addressing the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, leaders from African nations voiced their commitment to achieving sustainable development and called for a more equitable and prosperous world.
Keep Your Promise to People: UN Secretary-General's Remarks at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGSep 18, 2023(News )“At the halfway point to the SDG deadline, the eyes of the world are on you once again”, Antonio Guteres.
UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGSep 18, 2023(Story )“Now is the time for a global plan to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are woefully off-track halfway towards their 2030 deadline”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.
Leaders at the UN General Assembly pledge to reduce the gender pay gap.
Stories & Blogs ILOSep 18, 2023(News )These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.
Africa Climate Week 2023: Charting a fresh course for climate action
Stories & Blogs UNEPSep 04, 2023(News )As the world grapples with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, ACW will address this pressing crisis through cooperation and forward-thinking initiatives to drive transformative change.
Africa must harness green resources to boost energy security and sustainable development – Antonio Pedro
Stories & Blogs ECASep 01, 2023(Story )Africa must swiftly harness its rich mineral and natural resources to drive a clean energy revolution and accelerate sustainable development amidst the current climate crisis, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ant
Mali: ‘MINUSMA is leaving, but the UN is staying’, Mission chief says
Stories & Blogs UNAug 28, 2023(News )While its peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA draws to a close by the end of this year, the UN remains committed to supporting the country’s stability and development, the head of the Mission said on Monday.