Egypt

A woman.

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

EgyptThe country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development

Elena Panova

The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will

— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt

A young girl cooks in a rural village in Ethiopia, where the land has been affected by recurrent droughts.

Water cooperation between States ‘key’ to Blue Nile dam project

Africa Ethiopia

Y-Peer volunteers wear protective gear as they assemble the dignity and hygiene kits.

Youth mobilize to support Egypt’s front-line health workers

Egypt: UN chief and Security Council condemn attack on Sinai mosque

North African women on the barricades

UN Women equality

Activists press for freedom, dignity and rights

Trading from Cape to Cairo

Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent

Women in North Africa secure more rights

Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress