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Environmental activist and entrepreneur Babacar Thiaw
Climate

Zero waste, big impact

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

Not Just Another Beautiful Sunset: Why the Ocean Matters More Than You May Think

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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.
Human Rights

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

Zainab Gbala
Peace and Security

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

Chief 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.

Editor Picks

School meals provide essential safety nets for poor children and their families.
Health

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

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Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Inside a factory.
Economic Development

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

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Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

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

VERIFIED: UN launches new global initiative to combat misinformation

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Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

Fighting COVID-19 is my contribution to my country

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— Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

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

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Turning COVID-19 Challenges into Peace Opportunities

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

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African countries ramp up coronavirus response to tackle fast spread

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

Secretary-General António Guterres

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

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

Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu (Namibia)

We’ll get through this if we support one another

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— Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu (Namibia)

Africa’s telecoms infrastructure services need to be revamped if the continent is to effectively deliver digital health services, a new paper from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) notes.

COVID-19: Revamping Africa’s telecoms infrastructure crucial for digital health services

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The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today released a Policy Brief which provides a preliminary analysis, from an African perspective, of the limits of international trade law in times of crisis such as now and offers powerful policy recommendations f

Covid-19 and Export Restrictions: The Limits of International Trade Law and Lessons for the AfCFTA

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Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

‘Women are effective in building peace and unity’

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— Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

The UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping to bring unique African...

Electronic trade rekindling sales for African businesses during COVID-19

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A Ugandan enterprise helps communities of farmers to overcome the effects of coronavirus.

Access to finance rescues farmers during COVID-19

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