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Economic Development

Africa’s Fourth Industrial Decade: From political mandate to industrial transformation

The UN has proclaimed 2026-2035 as the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV). How can Africa get the best out of it?

By Ms. Fatou Haidara, Ms. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe

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Climate

Building the Next Generation of Climate-Conscious Innovators

Africa youth

Economic Development

In Sierra Leone, a journey from the shadows of survival to the promise of opportunity

Social Protection debt Moinjama Bockarie’s story shows how empowering women can help rebuild their lives and drive change

Zebras graze under acacia trees with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kajiado County, Kenya.

Climate

Transforming climate challenges into opportunities

Climate action As the world marks World Environment Day, Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Africa Regional Office for the UN Environment Programme, highlights the urgent actions needed to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and unlock green opportunities for Africa's growing population.

Refugees participating in a community dialogue forum within the Dadaab refugee-hosting area.

Peace and Security

Human rights in humanitarian action

Peace & Security UN Human Rights project transforms refugee camps into communities

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Op-Ed

Jean-Paul Adam

Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Director, Policy, Monitoring and Advocacy at the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

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Cristina Duarte

Africa's water is its future. Who will govern it?

Special Adviser on Africa to the UN Secretary-General

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Claver Gatete

Africa’s future depends on innovation, data, and frontier technologies

Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

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Ms. Kristine Blokhus

Protecting the most vulnerable in an era of constrained resources

United Nations Population Fund Representative in Uganda

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On the sidelines of the High‑Level Preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Mr. Lifeng Li, Director of FAO’s Land and Water Division, reflects on why accelerating progress on access to clean water and sanitation services (SDG 6) is more urgent than ever.

Interview

Lifeng Li on Clean Water, Sanitation, and Cross-Sector Action in Africa

Bintou Keita (center), in her former capacity of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, arrives at Kismayo airport. Bintou was on a five-day working visit.

Podcast

Africa’s Fourth Industrial Decade: From political mandate to industrial transformation

Water and Sanitation

Spotlight

Building the Next Generation of Climate-Conscious Innovators

In Sierra Leone, a journey from the shadows of survival to the promise of opportunity

Transforming climate challenges into opportunities

Human rights in humanitarian action

Voices

Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Africa's water is its future. Who will govern it?

Africa’s future depends on innovation, data, and frontier technologies

Protecting the most vulnerable in an era of constrained resources

Multimedia

Lifeng Li on Clean Water, Sanitation, and Cross-Sector Action in Africa

Bintou Keita | Why peace begins with people, not power

Peace & Security

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2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report

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Economic Development Africa’s Fourth Industrial Decade: From political mandate to industrial transformation The UN has proclaimed 2026-2035 as the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV). How can Africa get the best out of it? By Ms. Fatou Haidara, Ms. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe

Water and Sanitation

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Multimedia

Peace & Security

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