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AU Executive Council Opens 48th Ordinary Session with Strong Call for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration.
Economic Development

Putting the African state and its institutions at the centre of development

As AU Summit opens, two UN OSAA reports underscore a clear message: no durable peace without strong, legitimate and well resourced states
Olivia Albert leads a youth advocacy group in the Mara region of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Health

Survivors in the lead: How community resistance is key to ending female genital mutilation

Social Protection
Lush mangrove forest lining Mida Creek in Malindi, Kenya.
Climate

The people who live with wetlands know how to protect them

Climate action
The Minister of Energy and Sustainable Development (right) and the Resident Coordinator (centre) meet with Djiboutian solar panel business owners and engineers at the first National Forum on Solar Energy (FNES 2025).
Climate

Promoting Solar Self Consumption for Sustainable Energy in Djibouti

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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

Vivian van de Perre (center), Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Protection and Operations in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) during her visit with the UK Ambassador to the DRC at Kanyaruchinya IDP Camp, Goma, North Kivu, DRC. 4 July 2024 - Photo ©United Nations/MONUSCO
Social Protection

Vivian van de Perre | Working for peace in the DR Congo

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

Sista Becky, born Rebecca Kalonji in Kinshasa, is a Congolese rapper, singer, songwriter, and activist, also known by her stage name “Princesse Bantou.”

Congolese Rapper Sista Becky becomes champion for nutrition

Social ProtectionThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Fishing in Rincao, Cabo Verde.

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector

Climate actionSocial ProtectionSustainable practices, value chains, and inclusive growth are shaping the country’s ocean-based development.
Environmental activist and entrepreneur Babacar Thiaw

Zero waste, big impact

Climate actionHow one surf club in Senegal is riding the wave of environmental change.
Sunset.

Not just another beautiful sunset: Why the Ocean matters more than you may think

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Annalena Baerbock, President-elect of the General Assembly at its eightieth session addresses delegations after her election.

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected President of the 80th General Assembly

UN Secretary-General António Guterres (right) and UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang (centre) participate in the High-Level Political Dialogue on Reparatory Justice during the Africa Dialogue Series 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York.

Justice can’t wait: Africa’s push for reparative justice takes center stage

Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana, 2024 Military Gender Advocate of the Year.

UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei

UN peacekeepingGhanaSquadron Leader Sharon Syme of Ghana is the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award winner.
Zainab Gbala

Zainab Gbla: The Peacekeeper who planted seeds of hope wins UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award

UN peacekeepingChief Superintendent Zainab Gbla, a Sierra Leonean working with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei, is transforming lives in one of Africa's most fragile regions.
Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission

ECOWAS at 50: Our focus remains peace, security and prosperity

Social ProtectionDr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, says the body is stronger now than ever.
Secretary-General António Guterres

The Secretary-General Message on Africa Day

Beyoncé wears a custom Tongoro Couture adorned with 444 golden cowries and 44 crystals for the opening night of the Cowboy Carter tour in Houston, Texas.

Tongoro: Africa’s Fashion Renaissance

Africa DayFashion designer Sarah Diouf brings “Made in Africa” to the world stage.
Victor Audu/Office of the Youth Envoy.

Africa Day 2025: The Africa our youth and women want

As the continent reflects on justice and reparations, its greatest promise lies in the leadership, resilience, and the rising power of its women and youth.

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