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In Focus
Africa’s youth are shaping the continent’s climate future
Climate action
On the sidelines of the UN Youth Forum, four climate leaders from across the continent and diaspora unite to call for stronger protection of Africa’s environment and vital resources.
Strengthening child protection systems across West Africa
human rights
A UN Human Rights project is working to protect children in street situations, before it’s too late.
Africa’s future depends on innovation, data, and frontier technologies
Social Protectiondebt
The choice is clear; the window is narrow; and the time to prepare Africa’s workforce for the frontier economy is now
Protecting the most vulnerable in an era of constrained resources
health
Investing in frontline health workers is essential to preserving the vital medical safety net that keeps refugee women and girls alive
Editor Picks
Climate actionSocial ProtectionIn Ribeira da Barca, the sea connects school meals, family kitchens, and local markets.
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).
Climate actionSocial ProtectionSustainable practices, value chains, and inclusive growth are shaping the country’s ocean-based development.
Climate actionHow one surf club in Senegal is riding the wave of environmental change.
UN peacekeepingGhanaSquadron Leader Sharon Syme of Ghana is the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award winner.
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.
Social ProtectionDr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, says the body is stronger now than ever.
Africa DayFashion designer Sarah Diouf brings “Made in Africa” to the world stage.