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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.

Angélique Kidjo 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.

— Ibrahim Mayaki, chief executive officer of the the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), which is currently transforming into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)—the implementing arm of the AU.

Challenges and opportunities as we mark the 57th Africa Day

— Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)

AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat

AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat’s message on Africa Day

Secretary-General António Guterres

On Africa Day, UN Secretary-General reaffirms solidarity in the COVID-19 fight

Africa COVID-19

Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed

OP-ED: Africa can build back better after COVID-19

— UN Deputy Secretary-General

KOICA-funded SheTrades West Africa project continues to support MSMEs and farmers in agricultural value chains

ITC continues to empower women in West Africa amid COVID-19 pandemic

Africa COVID-19

The lack of access to clean water, or money to buy it, is among the major risk factors for migrants transiting through Djibouti.

New study on Ethiopian migrants to the gulf finds many unaware of dangers

Africa Ethiopia

As part of a coordinated approach to strengthen developing countries’ responses to COVID-19...

New Africa digital hub to offer quick, factual information on COVID-19

Africa COVID-19

Turning COVID-19 Challenges into Peace Opportunities

Africa COVID-19

Exploring concrete and actionable ideas on how Africa can emerge stronger and more resilient

Verified will provide information around three themes: science — to save lives; solidarity ...

VERIFIED: UN launches new global initiative to combat misinformation

Africa COVID-19

Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

Fighting COVID-19 is my contribution to my country

Africa COVID-19

— Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

Secretary-General António Guterres

UN launches policy brief on impact of COVID-19 in Africa, calls for global solidarity

Africa COVID-19

UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of UN Policy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa

coronavirus

African countries ramp up coronavirus response to tackle fast spread

coronavirus COVID-19

So far, more than half of African countries have reported cases