In Focus

Among the recommendations are protection of migrant rights, empowerment of local communities, strengthened information systems and implementation of existing policies.

COVID-19 cases are declining slightly but remain stubbornly high.

Pandemic threatens to flatten the positive trajectory against several indicators, especially decent jobs and migrants’ safety

— Ambassador Martin Kimani, the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and Chair of the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States.

The Secretary-General’s message on the observation of the International Day for People of African Descent.

— Guy Platten, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping.

Almost 100 million children have been vaccinated against polio since July 2020, after activities were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police commander Olubayo Ajao is a folk hero to residents in Ekpoma, mid-west Nigeria

Vaccine shipments seem to be taking off but Africa is encountering headwinds.

New financing and land policies help to spark interest and innovation.

—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.

—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.