Africa’s super election year: bolting resilience against winds of democratic recession
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaApr 30, 2025(Blog )Africa’s new democracy narrative emerged in 2024, marking a significant chapter in the long and sometimes challenging journey toward democratic governance on the continent.
Empowering Ghana’s Entrepreneurs: Building a Digital Future for Women and Youth-Led MSMEs
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 30, 2025(Story )While MSMEs contribute significantly to the economy, making up 92 percent of businesses in the country, their potential remains stifled by systemic barriers.
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.
UN Chief Renews Call to Keep Climate Commitment During Exchange with World Leaders.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 23, 2025(Announcement )“Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the projected global warming-curve has been bent down,” said Secretary-General António Guterres.
"Seizing a rare opportunity for green growth": UN Deputy Chief calls for leadership and collaboration.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 21, 2025(Announcement )Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening of the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) Summit.
Bridging Divides and Building Futures in the Sahel.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 16, 2025(Story )The UN Resident Coordinators’ work in resource mobilization and data analysis, with support from UN agencies on the ground, transforms strategic decision-making in line with UN principles and values.
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).
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.
A Wake-up Call for Disability Inclusion: UN Deputy Chief's Message at the Global Disability Summit
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 02, 2025(Announcement )When persons with disabilities can fully participate in society, societies are stronger.
Year of Impact: Eritrea’s Resident Coordinator on Turning Challenge into Change
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMar 24, 2025(Story )One year can make an enormous difference. Having completed a year in the role of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Eritrea, Nahla Valji reflects on the complex context of the country.