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Ndey Fatou Ceesay's journey from a perilous encounter with human traffickers to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Soma, The Gambia, stands as a symbol of success and hope. Her beauty shop not only stands as a symbol of her personal success but also represents hope and resilience for her community.

Homegrown school feeding programmes can be leveraged to rescue the SDGs. The Secretary-General proposed leveraging homegrown school feeding to boost state legitimacy and spur the transformative change needed to achieve the SDGs. We need quick wins and interventions with a high multiplier effect. This is what school feeding programmes bring to the table.

Let's Talk Africa

The latest episode from a series of conversations with Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser of the United Nations Secretary-General on Africa.

Let's Talk Africa: Josefa Sacko, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, AUC

OSAA aims to enhance international support for Africa's development and security through its advocacy and analytical work, assist  the Secretary-General in improving coherence and coordination of the UN System support to Africa, facilitate inter-governmental deliberations on Africa at the global level... Find out more »

The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) strives for coordinated, effective and sustained UN and international support for Africa’s transformative efforts for inclusive sustainable peace, security, socioeconomic development and justice for all in the continent. Read full vision and mission statement »»

OSAA produces a number of publications within its mandate. These range from mandated Secretary-General’s reports to policy briefs on various issues affecting Africa. The reports provide the research needed for OSAA to carry out its advisory, advocacy, coordination and monitoring roles. Read the reports »