Africa

The Congo Basin harbours the world’s second largest tropical forest. It is also a key resource for stabilizing the global climate. Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano

Ban hails ‘bold’ announcements on tackling climate change as historic UN summit closes

A young girl carrying the flag of a Member State of the United Nations during the annual Peace Bell Ceremony held at UN headquarters in observance of the International Day of Peace (file photo, 21 September 2013). UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

Marking International Day, UN affirms people's right to 'imagine' and live in peace

A wide view of the General Assembly Hall as President of the 69th session of the Assembly, Sam Kahamba Kutesa (on screens), makes his opening address. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

Post-2015 development agenda takes centre stage as General Assembly's 69th session opens

General Assembly President John W. Ashe closes the 68th session of the Assembly in the newly-renovated Hall. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

President commends post-2015 agenda progress as General Assembly concludes 68th session

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses journalists at UN Headquarters. UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Ahead of General Assembly kick-off, UN chief urges world leaders to unite in ‘time of turmoil’

Honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy, UN pledges acts of kindness and goodwill

UN officials urge greater investment to boost Africa’s development prospects

Africa development

Young people contributing to a workshop on climate change in Iguiwaz, Morocco. Photo: UNDP/CBA Baptiste de Ville d’Avray

On World Population Day, UN calls for investment in young people

UN Photo/Logan Abassi

Malaria prevention efforts effective in reducing maternal, newborn deaths

New fish drying method in Burundi improves lives for local communities, UN says

Said Djinnit

AU considers deployment of task force to address Boko Haram threat

We Can End Poverty: MDGs and Beyond 2015

Steady progress on many Millennium Development Goals continues in sub-Saharan Africa