South Sudan: Yei Women Demand Full Participation in Decision-Making Processes
“Women can positively change society not only by farming or entrepreneurship or doing domestic chores but also by holding political…
Leveraging United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) expertise to turn the tide on migration in The Gambia
A short-term work opportunity was all it took to turn Muhamed Ceesay’s life around. Unemployed and heading into middle age,…
Mr. Claver Gatete of Rwanda – Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced Friday, the appointment of Claver Gatete of Rwanda as the next Executive Secretary of…
Press release on the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments
The UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, launched his Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, through its first hybrid meeting…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Equatorial Guinea
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Mesmin Koulet-Vickot, visited Malabo during September 26-October 5 to hold discussions…
Lesotho: Digitalisation For Efficient Service Delivery
The Department of Transport and Traffic, Lesotho Road Fund and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) from South Africa held…
Seychelles: Handing Over Ceremony under the Adopt a District Programme
On Friday 6 October 2023, the districts of Glacis and St. Louis benefited from donations falling under the “Adopt a…
Uganda: Members of Parliament divided over proposal to build more remand homes
Legislators have expressed mixed reactions on a recommendation by the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development urging government to…
President Tinubu Celebrates Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, on 67th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu extols the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele…
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calls for greater investment in population and development issues ahead of international conference in Zimbabwe
UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director Ms. Lydia Zigomo has called for greater investment for the International Conference on…
Weather-related disasters led to 43.1 million displacements of children over six years
“A growing number of children are being forced from their homes by extreme weather events. To date, they have largely…
Comoros: New World Bank Report Identifies Reforms to Address Fiscal Challenges to Achieving Inclusive Growth
For Comoros to have a fiscal policy that achieves inclusive growth, while being sustainable, the country must improve public financial…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility and Conducts Discussions of the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Ghana
IMF staff and the Ghanaian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to conclude the first review…
Mauritania: Despite progress, women and girls’ lives still being sacrificed, say United Nations experts
Mauritania has made significant efforts to empower women and girls by increasing the electoral gender quota and legislation prohibiting harmful…
Investment in Aquaculture will Boost Nyanza Economy – President Ruto
The Government is escalating investments in aquaculture in the Nyanza Region to stimulate the economy. President William Ruto Friday began…
Nigeria: Keep up the Good Work, Permanent Secretary State House Tells Staff, Assures of Quality Leadership, Support
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, Thursday in Abuja emphasized that it had become imperative that civil servants…
Dr Bawumia is a Fine, Fine Gentleman – Ag Head of Sunyani Traditional Council
The acting President of the Sunyani Traditional Council has lauded the conduct and demeanour of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in…
In Akobo, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) builds Peacebuilding capacities among Young People
In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, youth constitute over 70 per cent of the population. As the country approaches…
South Sudan: In Ibba, a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Peace Campaign encourages Women’s participation in Peacebuilding
Laughter, dances, and music resonated in Western Equatoria’s Ibba county, as comedians, traditional and modern dancers took the stage during…
Japan helps violence-affected people in Northern Mozambique
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today welcomed a contribution of US$ 1.5 million (JP¥ 200 million) from…