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Kingsley Ighobor

Kingsley Ighobor

A Public Information Officer with the United Nations

Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.

Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent

Social ProtectionAmb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
African women leaders and partner organizations.

African women are leading, but more support is needed

Gender EqualitySocial ProtectionOn the sidelines of CSW69 and the Beijing +30 commemorations, African women leaders met to discuss the progress made and the challenges that remain on the continent.
The #AcademicAfrica2024 conference ended on a high note with #academics, #policymakers, #development practitioners, traditional leaders and participants proposing practical solutions to address inequality and promote a better future while considering #Africa’s past and present reality.

Top African Academics, policymakers reimagine Africa’s justice systems

DigitalizationAt a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenge colonial legacies and advocate for a justice system rooted in African traditions.
Aerial View of Flyover Roads and Highways in District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Africa must help shape an inclusive global financial system

debt— Carlos Lopes is contributing to proposals for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete, delivered a statement at the opening of a two-day Africa Regional Consultation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Domestic resources key to Africa’s debt freedom

debt— says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa.
People and trucks cross at the Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire border at Elubo.

Easing travel restrictions to boost intra-African trade

debtCalls intensify for countries to ease restrictions on movement of persons to boost AfCFTA implementation and regional integration.
Food for Education feeds millions of school children across Africa.

Meals for Schoolchildren: How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa

foodWawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce.
A group of men.

Maada Bio makes Africa’s strong case for reforms of the UN Security Council

Sierra LeoneIn an exclusive interview, the Sierra Leonean President maintains that the Security Council’s current configuration is outdated and does not adequately serve Africa’s interests.
Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS at 49: Successes in regional integration, despite emerging challenges

ECOWASInterview with Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.