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UN and Partners Join Forces to Advance a Transformative Financial Architecture for the Ocean.

Stories & Blogs UNEPJun 08, 2025(Press Release )

A collective of United Nations agencies and global partners today launched the co-design process for One Ocean Finance.

UNDP joins African Circular Economy Alliance as strategic partner

Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaJun 04, 2025(Press Release )

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) as a strategic partner, reinforcing its commitment to support inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent.

Sudan: UN expert calls for end to attacks on critical civilian infrastructure amidst intensifying drone strikes.

Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 19, 2025(Press Release )

The designated Expert on human rights in Sudan of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to Red Sea state in eastern Sudan.

Horrors in Sudan know no bounds, warns Türk, urging an end to the conflict.

Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 01, 2025(Press Release )

The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds. Just three days ago, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated attacks from multiple directions on the besieged city of El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp, killing at least 40 civilians.

Mali: UN experts outraged by reports of summary executions and enforced disappearances

Stories & Blogs OHCHRApr 30, 2025(Press Release )

UN experts today expressed outrage at the alleged summary execution of several dozen people in Mali, as well as the enforced disappearance of others.

Progress made on refugee health in 2024 at risk from funding cuts, UNHCR warns.

Stories & Blogs UNHCRApr 28, 2025(Press Release )

Important achievements in preventing deaths and improving access to health services for refugees are at risk from the current funding uncertainty, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning.

Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the eleventh session of the Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)

Stories & Blogs ECAApr 09, 2025(statement )

“structural vulnerabilities, including the lingering effects of COVID-19, climate shocks, conflicts and geopolitical tensions, as well as mounting debt burdens, continue to stifle Africa’s progress.”

SAIIA, AUDA-NEPAD and UNDP: push for stronger alignment, institutional clarity and long-term influence for G20 engagement

Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 28, 2025(Press Release )

South Africa’s G20 presidency presents a pivotal opportunity for Africa to shape global priorities and promote a development agenda that reflects the aspirations of the Global South.

Tens of thousands of families displaced by fighting in DR Congo’s South Kivu as UNICEF scales up humanitarian response

Stories & Blogs UNICEFMar 14, 2025(Press Release )

Children face killings, recruitment by armed groups, and sexual violence as conflict cripples schools, health services, and access to clean water.

Advancing Inclusive Development: A Bold Roadmap for Transitioning Nations in Africa

Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 14, 2025(Press Release )

A new report launched by UNDP and the Institute for Security Studies, on the margins of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, provides a bold, data-driven roadmap for navigating complex transitions in particular country contexts.