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In observance of International Women's Day, participants march from the centre of Monrovia to the Temple of Justice, home of the Liberian Supreme Court, where they staged a peaceful sit-in protest against gender-based violence. (File photo, 2007.)
Peace and Security

25 years on: Why peace needs women at the table

As conflicts surge and peacebuilding funds shrink, advocates warn that ignoring women’s role in peace processes risks making wars longer and peace more fragile.
WhatsApp chats, learning hubs redefining education across the continent
Technology & Innovation

AI and the future of learning

A new wave of AI innovation transforming learning across countries on the African continent — from chat-based tutors to hybrid hubs and gamified farms
The towering hall of the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar.
Arts & Culture

A museum in motion: Where memory, creativity and cultural justice converge

Beyond being just a place of preservation, the Museum is now a dynamic space of reflection, artistic creation, and global dialogue
Singer/songwriter Cobhams Asuquo of Nigeria.
Arts & Culture

Cobhams Asuquo on why access isn’t accidental: ‘Someone is doing the job’

A blind musician’s journey and the invisible hands that help pave the way

Editor Picks

The Town Hall by the UN in partnership with the BBC’s Focus on Africa brought together ministers, policymakers, and young leaders to debate one of the most pressing issues of our time: artificial intelligence (AI).
Technology & Innovation

Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The promise, the risk, and the path forward

Chief Kachindamoto lit a fire for justice and equality.
Social Protection

She Lit a Fire

Secretary-General António Guterres (centre left) briefs reporters on the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. With him are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and Li Junhua (centre right), Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, and Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Sustainable Development Goals

Five years to go: UN sounds alarm on SDG progress as Africa seeks acceleration

Bull Elephant in front of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park.
Climate

Africa’s Environmental Vanguard

In 2023 UNDP in Uganda added its first electric car into their fleet as a major step forward for Uganda’s transition to a clean energy future.

Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa

energySocial ProtectionAfrican countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
School meals provide essential safety nets for poor children and their families.

Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa

NutritionSocial ProtectionOn this Africa Day of School Feeding, what are some of the ways we can fund these programmes?
Residents of the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma flee on Sunday - fighting has overwhelmed the capital of North Kivu province.

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

DRCWFP 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.

Angélique Kidjo on music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

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

Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents

DigitalizationExperts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Nairobi City.

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

debtTo manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

UNECAInfrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.
A woman.

Nonhlanhla Dlamini: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in Eswatini

Gender Based Violence
Inside a factory.

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

debtThe latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.
Electronic waste.

Lead poisoning: the persistent threat from mismanaged waste

WHOIn excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children.
A woman.

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Social ProtectionA new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
Maguette Ba is a young climate activist, who advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal.

Climate youth advocate making a difference

SenegalMaguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.

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