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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.

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.

Paul Pitia Alberto, 45, a clinical nurse in Mangalla.

Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

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Mr. Ephraim Mwepya Shitima of Zambia, at center, between two other meeting participants.

Africa’s chief climate negotiator: We must have tangible and actionable climate decisions for a successful COP27

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Ambassadors Martin Kimani of Kenya and Ana Paula Zacarias of Portugal at UN Headquarters

UN Ocean Conference: co-hosts Kenya and Portugal call for sustainable use of oceans

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The event, to be held on 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, will attract 12,000 participants

A family in Yemen sharing a meal.

Act now to end food, energy and finance crisis, Guterres urges world leaders

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Fishermen off the coast of Tanzania.

Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman

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The waves are bigger and stronger, pressure is piling on fish stocks

Emma Sakala, district forestry officer, with bicycle.

Zambia's cycling city

In Chipata, now nicknamed ‘Amsterdam’, cycling is transit and livelihood

Ugandan healthcare worker on motorcycle with megaphone.

COVID-19 deaths in African region to fall by nearly 94% in 2022

World Health Organization analysis is based on new modelling

Parrotfish in seagrass in ocean.

2022: The year to stop the decline of the ocean’s health

Let us all commit to redressing our relationship with nature to one of respect and balance

Two UN officials in Somalia

Somalia: ‘Dire and grim’ drought, impacting more than 7 million

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Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs

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The innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap

Virtual meeting, with eleven participants in three rows.

UN Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition to advance climate action and sustainable growth

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It brings together CEOs from across the continent to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development

Jacqueline Nantawa working at her tailoring group business in Malawi.

In Malawi, young mothers gain the financial independence to support their families

Women's Empowerment Spotlight Initiative