United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) - Africa

Experts validate report on cross-border cocoa and rice value chains between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana(Story)

Aug 14, 2025

In a pivotal move to strengthen regional trade and agricultural development, stakeholders from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana gathered to review a draft assessment report on cross-border cocoa and rice value chains.

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Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks in Africa(News)

Aug 14, 2025

One year since World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made progress to curb the spread of the virus.

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UN warns of steep rise in sexual violence during conflict.(Story)

Aug 14, 2025

Sexual violence in conflict zones rose sharply in 2024, increasing by a quarter compared to the previous year, the UN reported on Thursday. More than 4,600 survivors endured abuses used as weapons of war, torture, terrorism and political repression.

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WFP Statement on Helicopter incident in Solle.(News)

Aug 13, 2025

WFP’s humanitarian air operations are critical for delivering life-saving assistance to hard-to-reach communities most in need.

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Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Sheldon Yett (12 August 2025)(Statement)

Aug 12, 2025

El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp: A call to stop attacks on civilians, allow safe passage and aid

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Exploring How Zambia Can Leverage Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) for Economic Transformation(News)

Aug 12, 2025

Zambia's economy showed resilience in 2024, expanding by 4% despite challenges such as drought and power outages, largely due to growth in the mining sector and services.

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

Aug 12, 2025

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

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Cholera outbreak among refugees from Sudan’s Darfur, urgent funding needed.(Briefing note)

Aug 08, 2025

A deadly cholera outbreak has hit a refugee settlement in eastern Chad hosting Sudanese arrivals from Darfur, raising alarm over worsening sanitary and health conditions as humanitarian aid dries up.

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