Mariam Traoré (right) and other CHWs in Africa are a critical link between their communities and the primary-healthcare system, especially during COVID-19.

New challenges and opportunities as the world marks the International Migrants Day (Dec 18).

Fatima Ada Isiaku was only 5 years old when her stepfather began sexually abusing her.

The African Peer Review Mechanism and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa call for greater inclusion of women in peace and security processes

People around the world urged to #PledgetoPause before sharing online

— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)

Business as usual in post-pandemic recovery will only reinforce economic hardship

They are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and helping people affected by it.

Calls made for temporary debt standstill for all African countries

— South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jerry Matjila