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Residents of the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma flee on Sunday - fighting has overwhelmed the capital of North Kivu province.
Peace and Security

Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC

DRC WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, empowering women and youth, and her ongoing mission to bring Africa’s voice to the world.
Youth

On music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

UNICEF A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
A car involved in an accident.
Economic Development

Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents

Digitalization Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

debt To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.

Editor Picks

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019
Climate

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Ernest Rwamucyo (Right), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations
Human Rights

Lessons post the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: we must speak out against discrimination and prejudice

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

a woman

Hate is taught: it can be fought

racismHate speechA new initiative ‘The Game Plan’ by the UN and partners will help counter Hate Speech through engagement with Sports
A baby is tested for malaria in a village in Chad.

Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa

Malariaantimalarial drug resistanceWHO has launched a new strategy to respond to the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. The report ‘Strategy to Respond to Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Africa’ (here), is being released during  this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global annual campaign to improve awareness of the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other medicines.
Prof. David Francis

As a UN Security Council member, Sierra Leone will promote peace, security and good governance in Africa

Sierra Leone— says Foreign Minister David Francis
steve gibson

A call for African businesses to join global public procurement market

UNDPAfrica UnionUnited Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions.
UNFCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell

COP27 closes with deal on loss and damage: ‘A step towards justice’, says UN chief

climate
António Guterres

Let us join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all

Africa Industrialization DayUN Secretary General’s message on Africa Industrialization Day
Seraphine Wakana

Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability

COP27Gambia— Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
A participant walks past the Rwanda pavillon at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre

Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas

COP27Rwanda— Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Landscape of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet

COP27Madagascar

—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar

Oumal khayr Abdoussalam

In Niger, equal opportunities for women and girls with disabilities benefits the whole community

Women & GirlsGender Empowerment

UN Secretary General’s statement as the world population hits 8 billion

populationSDGs

Building bridges, not rifts: G20 summit in Bali is an opportunity to address the plight of developing countries

TROPICAL RAINFOREST. WESTERN CONGO BASIN, GABON

Why Gabon is a model of environmental conservation

COP27Gabon

— Savina Ammassari, UN Resident Coordinator, Gabon