United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) - Africa

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

Apr 11, 2025

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

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

Apr 10, 2025

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

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Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the eleventh session of the Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)(statement)

Apr 09, 2025

“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.”

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UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources(Briefing Notes)

Apr 08, 2025

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).

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

Apr 07, 2025

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

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Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality.(News)

Apr 07, 2025

Niger continues to face high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. In 2020, maternal mortality was estimated at 441 deaths per 100 000 live births.

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Aid cuts shut down critical services for Sudanese refugees in Chad(Story)

Apr 07, 2025

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.

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African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.(News)

Apr 07, 2025

Despite a 40% decline in maternal mortality, from 727 to 442 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2000 and 2023, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.

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