Africa

Ms. Gertrude Mongella: An internationally known Tanzanian gender activist was elected to preside over the new parliament. Photo : ©UN / E. Schneider

Pan-African Parliament now a reality

African Union parliament

'A sign of democratic maturity'

Ibrahim Gambari Photo : ©Africa Recovery / Ernest Harsch

Africa in brief

The UN Secretary-General has appointed former Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy as his special envoy to help resolve the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea

Africa Watch

Africa civil society

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) meets with the Olympic Refugee Team at the Olympic UN Photo/Mark Garten

In Brazil, UN chief encourages Olympic Refugee Team to 'show strength,' inspire the world

Africa Olympics

Refugee or Migrant - word choice matters. © UNHCR

UNHCR viewpoint: ‘Refugee’ or ‘migrant’ – Which is right?

Africa UNHCR. refugees

Refugees from South Sudan arrive in Elegu, northern Uganda Photo: UNHCR/Will Swanson

Some 60,000 flee recent South Sudan violence, bringing exodus to 900,000 since 2013 – UN

“Even though we are far from the nearest town right now, I have hope that our lives will be better,” says Esther Ojabajon, a South Sudanese refugee. © UNHCR/Will Swanson

South Sudanese families rebuild their lives at Ugandan refugee settlement

Africa UNHCR. refugees

For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag. © UNHCR

These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio

Africa Olympics

For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag.

Refugee runners in Kenya train to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. © UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau

Refugee athletes set out for Rio Olympics, and history

Africa refugees

A young refugee and her family cross the border between South Sudan and Uganda. Photo: UNHCR/Will Swanson

Some 4,000 South Sudanese fleeing into Uganda daily – UN warns

Refugees from South Sudan are transported from Elego town to the Numanzi Transit Center where meals and temporary accommodation are provided by UNHCR in Adjumani, northern Uganda. Photo: UNHCR/Will Swanson

Over 26,000 people flee South Sudan into Uganda; influx sets single-day record

Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Kyung-wha Kang visits the Grand Sud region of Madagascar and takes a taste of the riz and maiz cooked for those in need. Photo: OCHA/ Laila Bourhil

UN deputy aid chief urges support for millions in southern Africa hit by El Niño-induced droughts

Africa El Niño