United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) - Africa

One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members  (Press Release)

Nov 25, 2024

The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members

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COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’(News)

Nov 23, 2024

Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku.

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No Escape: Climate change is a growing threat to people already fleeing war(Story)

Nov 12, 2024

People forced to flee war, violence and persecution are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, a new report warns, exposing them to a lethal combination of threats but without the funding and support to adapt.

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Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security(Announcement)

Oct 28, 2024

“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.

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World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030(Press Release)

Oct 28, 2024

The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat

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ECA Releases Report to Propel Africa’s Progress Towards Agenda 2030 and 2063 Goals(Report)

Oct 22, 2024

A report, "Towards Africa's Prosperity: Creating Conditions for Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable and Well-Governed Continent”, to assist African countries to accelerate and ensure the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063

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Secretary-General appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo.(Announcement)

Oct 09, 2024

Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.

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Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon.(Announcement)

Oct 03, 2024

Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar.

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