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As UN marks 75 years, let us work together to realize the opportunities in African unity
— Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed is the Permanent Observer and Head of Mission of the African Union to the United Nations -
UN@75: Global conversation spotlights The Future We Want, The UN We Need
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals a strong call for action on inequalities and climate change, as well as more solidarity. -
Cameroon’s youth make their voice heard to shape our world’s future
As UN turns 75, thousands of people around the world participate in global conversation -
We have a responsibility to invest in our healthcare systems
— Dr. Mamadu Baldeh, Sierra Leone -
“Keep safe, observe social distancing and frequent handwashing”
— George Osewe, Chair - Board of Directors, Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya -
Celebrating a resilient and innovative generation
International Youth Day 2020 - “Youth Engagement for Global Action.” -
“It is worth fighting for even one child’s life”
— Mrs. Marianna Vardinoyannis, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020 -
"More effort, training still needed to fight COVID-19"
— Dr. Nancy Abuya, Medical Doctor, Kenya -
"Together we can fight and defeat COVID-19"
— Mamina Bojang, Deputy Matron, the Gambia -
"Let’s fight COVID-19 before it is too late"
— Calvin Chilufya – Radiographer & CT scan technologist, Botswana -
"Checking on loved ones is more important than ever"
— Dr. Salah Okeel, Offshore Medical Doctor in Egypt -
Fighting COVID-19 is my contribution to my country
— Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria) -
Summit expected to deliver concrete actions to halt climate change
New pathways and practical actions to shift global response -
Private sector’s role in implementing SDGs
UN Global Compact: Building networks with public-private partnerships worldwide -
Partnerships giving Africa a new look
Private sector working with governments to fund mega development projects -
Young South Africans investing in lucrative renewable energy sector
Pele Energy Group joins the league of independent power producers -
It is time to save our oceans
More efforts required to protect marine life and coastal biodiversity from plastic litter -
Health care: from commitments to action
Governments should concentrate on providing basic health care and affordable drugs -
The African Union is launched
Hopes for a Union responsive to the people of Africa -
'You must first set your house in order'
Create the conditions for integration, says Prof. Adedeji -
African economies show an upturn
But performance remains vulnerable and uneven, reports ECA -
A 'disappointing' decade for Africa
Independent panel proposes UN General Assembly support NEPAD -
Building peace in West Africa
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: 'We are not shy about taking the initiative' -
From strife to revival, Mogadishu holds hopes and dreams
The Somali capital is in recovery mode despite many challenges -
Building peace in West Africa
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: 'We are not shy about taking the initiative' -
Killings and hunger stalk western Sudan
Armed attacks on villagers set off a major humanitarian crisis -
Mixed results for regional economic blocs
ECA highlights progress and shortcomings of African integration -
Progress in tackling Africa's conflicts
But poverty, weakness of democracy hinder peace efforts, Annan reports -
Africa's youth on the edge of the chasm
Stephen Lewis raises alarm over loss of young women to HIV/AIDS -
Joining business and Africa's development
African private sector urged to invest in NEPAD priorities -
Small steps can make a big difference
Achieving Millennium goals requires "practical investments" -
‘A common vision for agriculture-led growth’
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning -
Most African countries will be middle income by 2040
Interview with Carlos Lopes, executive secretary, Economic Commission for Africa -
Somali diaspora’s remittances cast a lifeline
Interview with a money transfer chief executive -
Africa’s greatest assets are its young people
Interview with Ahmad Alhendawi, UN youth envoy -
Somali diaspora’s remittances cast a lifeline
Interview with money transfer chief executive -
‘Ensure that everyone benefits from economic gains’
Interview with Maged Abdelaziz, UN special adviser on Africa -
Photo highlights of the General Assembly
Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly -
Desertification a threat to Africa’s development
Exclusive interview with Luc Gnacadja, head of UN desertification convention -
‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president
Exclusive interview with James Alix Michel -
For girls, ‘it is possible to dream big’
Interview with Juliana Rotich, a leading African voice on tech -
‘We need a sustainable path for our future’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International -
‘Renewed energy for women’s empowerment’
Interview with head of UN Women in Southern Africa -
African women: asserting their rights
Introduction to the Special Edition on Women -
African schools keep an eye on the prize
Meeting the target for universal primary education -
‘Green economy’: empty rhetoric or pathway to future?
At Rio summit, African delegates are skeptical of the benefits -
For sustainable cities, Africa needs planning
Interview with UN-Habitat’s Joan Clos -
‘Only our collective voice will be heard’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International -
Truth is the starting point
An interview with Choi Young-jin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Côte d’Ivoire -
Appointments underscore Africa's growing importance within UN
Two high level appointments by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have strengthened the UN diplomatic presence in Africa and underscored the continent's increasing importance in global affairs -
End game in Côte d’Ivoire marks a new beginning
Interview with Côte d’Ivoire’s UN Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba -
‘Peer review’ and civil society keep African leaders on their toes
Amos Sawyer on the African Peer Review Mechanism -
‘Peer pressure can be powerful’
Interview with Amos Sawyer, African Peer Review Mechanism -
‘A common vision for agriculture-led growth’
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning -
‘In 10 years, NEPAD has achieved a lot’
Ibrahim Mayaki, head of Africa’s partnership initiative -
‘NEPAD is an African spirit for renewal’
Ten years old, the plan scores some gains, faces key tests -
‘Renewed energy for women's empowerment’
Interview with head of UN Women in Southern Africa -
"The starting point of development should be the people"
Interview with labour leader Kwasi Adu-Amankwah -
In a turbulent world, diversity vital for African economies
OSAA-OECD-NEPAD study flags strong government policies and private sector promotion -
‘A lot of reasons to be optimistic’
Cheick Sidi Diarra, UN special adviser on Africa, reflects on 50 years -
For African business, ending corruption is ‘priority number one’
UN Global Compact urges companies to operate ethically -
Africa’s hard road to the Millennium Development Goals
Sobering numbers, but some bright spots -
‘Stability is based on democracy’
Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa -
An African chorus on climate change
From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action -
Africa faces up to global turmoil
The continent is now stronger, says UN’s Cheick Sidi Diarra -
Africa calls for a ‘new impetus’
UN General Assembly debates continent’s development needs -
Africa’s partners must ‘walk the talk’
UN General Assembly urges donors to fulfill their promises -
Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals -
Improving reintegration of former combatants
African experiences help UN ‘refine’ disarmament efforts -
Translate words into action, Africans demand
Dissecting the G-8 and World Summit pledges -
What the World Summit means for Africa
Commitments on aid, debt relief and MDGs are reaffirmed -
Moving ‘from rhetoric to action’
UN panel on NEPAD highlights aid quality, private sector -
Getting to the heart of the matter
An interview with Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai