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Experts convene in Washington to advance dialogue on an African-led credit rating ecosystem

Stories & Blogs ECAMay 01, 2025(Story )

African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa.

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.

ERA 2025: With effective implementation, the AfCFTA can open alternative markets to sectors affected by the global tariff wars.

Stories & Blogs ECAApr 25, 2025(Story )

The AfCFTA is widely recognized as a game changer for Africa’s long-term growth and prosperity.

Uganda’s innovations and value chains take centre stage at ARFSD11 knowledge fair

Stories & Blogs ECAApr 11, 2025(Story )

The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was marked by a vibrant Knowledge Fair and Exhibition jointly organized by the United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes and coordinated by the Knowledge Managemen

Africa's Workforce at a Crossroads: Navigating Climate Change and the Green Transition

Stories & Blogs ECAApr 10, 2025(Story )

A side event at the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) brought together policymakers, economists, and development experts to address the critical challenges and opportunities facing Africa's workforce in the c

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.”

UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources

Stories & Blogs UNHCRApr 08, 2025(Briefing Notes )

Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to increased insecurity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Africa's Higher Education Centers of Excellence: Celebrating a decade of transformative journey in revolutionizing Africa’s contribution to global research and innovation

Stories & Blogs World BankApr 07, 2025(News )

The ACE Program has emerged as a model of distinction, fostering innovation, nurturing world-class expertise, and strengthening institutional capacities in critical sectors,” said His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama

Strengthening Genomic Surveillance in Africa: Capacity Building Beyond COVID-19.

Stories & Blogs World BankApr 07, 2025(News )

In the face of global health threats, robust genomic surveillance is more critical than ever.

Aid cuts shut down critical services for Sudanese refugees in Chad

Stories & Blogs UNHCRApr 07, 2025(Story )

UNHCR and its partners are being forced to close or scale back health, education and other crucial programmes for refugees in Chad due to severe funding shortages.