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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

Nine police officers from Liberia received the prestigious UN medal

Giving thanks, building hope

peacekeeping

First-ever deployment of UN Peacekeepers from Liberia receive prestigious UN medal

Schoolchildren in South Sudan.

World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022

populationsustainable development

Amid falling growth rates, global population projected to peak around 10.4 billion in the 2080s

Classroom in Liberia.

Cascading global crises threatening human survival

SDGsAfrica COVID-19

SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new UN SDG Report

World Kiswahili Language Day

Kiswahili is a language that speaks to both past and present

With over 200 million speakers, it is one of the most widely used African languages, encompassing more than a dozen main dialects.

The 2022 SOFI report provides updates on the food security and nutrition situation around the world.

Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021

foodmalnutrition

The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.

Red Sea reef

UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater ambition and global commitment to address dire state of the Ocean

climate changeoceans
Technician with solar panels.

Africa and the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Seizing the opportunity in the crisis

economic developmentsustainable development

Invest now in green, inclusive and resilient economies for Africa to better weather the next crisis

Swimming Common Octopus in the waters off Seychelles.

Seychelles fisherman diving deeper to catch octopus

climate changeStories

Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher

Solar panels and wind turbines with blue sky in distance.

The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution

climate changerenewable energy

The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition

Shallow Water Life, Mayotte Island Credit: Gaby Barathieu / Ocean Image Bank

Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources

climate changeoceansWe need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu

An all-out fight against hate speech

Engaging tech and social media companies, leaders, communities to fight vice

African countries are focused on protecting and restoring natural areas and on managing ...

Africa’s role in saving the world’s damaged lands and ecosystems

In global battle against climate change and loss of biodiversity, Africa’s success is crucial