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30 Years Post-Beijing: slow but steady strides in East and southern Africa, more policies and implementation needed to expedite gender equality.

Stories & Blogs ECASep 23, 2025(Story )

30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), East and southern Africa has made commendable progress in gender equality demonstrated by improved education, health, and women’s public and private sector leadership.

From Poetry to Policy: RC Mohamed Fall and Maryam Bukar-Hassan on Culture, Youth, and Peace

Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 12, 2025(Story )

In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace.

The Secretary-General's message for International Youth Day.

Stories & Blogs ECAAug 12, 2025(Story )

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the determination, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere.

ITC SheTrades and Visa expand partnership to support women and youth entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa.

Stories & Blogs ITCJul 28, 2025( Press Release )

The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades initiative and Visa announce a regional capacity building programme to support women and youth-led businesses in Kenya and South Africa, expanding their partnership into sub-Saharan Africa.

Empowering women- and youth-led SMEs in Mauritania

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 22, 2025(Press Release )

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in Mauritania, representing nearly 80% of the country's economic fabric, contributing approximately 30% of the GDP, and generating around 45.8% of the jobs.

Advancing gender responsive land governance and women’s land tenure security.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 21, 2025(Press Release )

Land remains one of Africa’s most vital yet contested natural resources, central to food security, livelihoods, inclusive growth, and community resilience.

Uganda puts digital leap on global agenda at UN forum.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 18, 2025(Press Release )

Uganda’s drive to digitally connect 80 percent of its population by 2030 was spotlighted during a side event at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )

Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.

Eswatini harnesses AI tools to grow exports.

Stories & Blogs ITCJun 05, 2025(News )

Leveraging AI tools for market diversification and resilience in evolving global context.

WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development

Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )

The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.