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On the sidelines of the High‑Level Preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Mr. Lifeng Li, Director of FAO’s Land and Water Division, reflects on why accelerating progress on access to clean water and sanitation services (SDG 6) is more urgent than ever.

Interview

Lifeng Li on Clean Water, Sanitation, and Cross-Sector Action in Africa

In Conversation with Coumba Laobé Fall Venn on Water Access and Peace

Interview

In Conversation with Coumba Laobé Fall Venn on Water Access and Peace

Bintou Keita (center), in her former capacity of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, arrives at Kismayo airport. Bintou was on a five-day working visit.

Bintou Keita | Why peace begins with people, not power

Peace & Security

Global Launch of the 2025 OSAA's flagship reports on "Strengthening the National and International Architecture for Sustainable Development and Durable Peace in Africa"

Conference

Global Launch of the 2025 OSAA's flagship reports

Now, one of the biggest topics during this year’s UN General Assembly is Artificial Intelligence. Leaders from around the world gathered to debate and define what responsible AI might look like on an international stage, and so did BBC’s Focus on Africa.

Conference

What is the future of AI and work in Africa? BBC Africa

Africa has made major progress in public health, with expanded immunization, reduced maternal and child mortality, stronger health systems, and effective epidemic responses.

Conference

Stronger Africa, Stronger World: Advancing Health Amid Global Funding Challenges - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Investing in Rural People in Africa and Beyond - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Conference

Investing in Rural People in Africa and Beyond - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

In the Studio.

Amina J. Mohammed | On life’s journey, make each step count

In the recording studio with Melissa Fleming.

Vivian van de Perre | Working for peace in the DR Congo