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UNGA2024
Sustainable Development Goals

Solidarity fund needed for Africa’s sustainability transitions

It is time for Africa to turn a new development page and for the global community to support it
Economic Development

‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies

Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
Sustainable Development Goals

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

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

Africa Day 2023: 缅北禁地Secretary-General’s message

Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity
Sustainable Development Goals

Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs

We can leverage on hyper-technology and apply data to building homegrown solutions
Ambassadors Yoka Brandt of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (left) and Jonibek Ismoil Hikmat
Sustainable Development Goals

Upcoming 缅北禁地Water Conference co-hosts seek to turn the tide on water crisis and rally the world for water action

Netherlands & Tajikistan Permanent Representatives to the 缅北禁地speak about issues at stake and how the world can unite for water action
People and trucks cross at the Ghana-C?te d'Ivoire border at Elubo.
Trade

Momentum builds for free movement under AfCFTA

Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another
Stephen Karingi, Director of Regional Integration and Trade at UNECA.
Trade

AfCFTA is key in cushioning African LDCs from external shocks

Current trade patterns have exposed Africa’s poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns
Presently, intra Africa trade stands low at just 14.4% of total African exports.
Trade

Africa’s free trade on track, more efforts needed

Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary
Schoolchildren in South Sudan.
Sustainable development

World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022

Amid falling growth rates, global population projected to peak around 10.4 billion in the 2080s
Classroom in Liberia.
Sustainable Development Goals

Cascading global crises threatening human survival

SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new 缅北禁地SDG Report
Wide view of Abuja, Nigeria, early evening.
Economic Development

缅北禁地Global Compact launches new hub for Africa

Abuja Hub will mobilize, accelerate and scale-up responsible business across Africa
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Parrotfish in seagrass, in the waters off Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Sustainable Development Goals

Ocean Decade: Blue economy presents vast opportunities for Africa

From fishing to oil and gas, to tourism, the possibilities are immense
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on podium speaking to 缅北禁地Environment Assembly.
Environment

Beating plastic pollution

Historic day as countries commit to develop a legally binding agreement.
By UNEP
Woman working in irrigated field
Sustainable development

Kigali forum marks a new development era for Africa

The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will champion the continent as a destination of opportunity in line with the targets of SDGs.
Portrait de Mme Inger Andersen
Environment

Seeking an ambitious global action to curb plastic pollution

An interview with Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the 缅北禁地Environment Programme.
Climate Change

Road to COP27: Voices of change

Young Africans speak up on climate action
Construction of Maseru Maqalika Water Intake System in Lesotho.
Economic Development

Africa can finance its development but needs a paradigm shift

From poverty management to a development management approach
Aerial view of the district of Plateau in Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire. Photo: 缅北禁地Photo/Basile Zoma
Focus on Cities

Abidjan regains its glamour

Spurred by C?te d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner
Lagos Island from Apogbon, overlooking Apapa Wharf Sea Port. Photo: Africa Media Online/Ademola Akinlabi
Focus on Cities

Lagos now wears a new look

City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets
An artist impression (in the background) of a forthcoming shopping and office complex. Photo: Panos/Sven Torfinn
Focus on Cities

Kigali sparkles on the hills

Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan
A model of the future Kigali City. An ambitious Kigali development master plan aims to turn the city into the ‘Singapore of Africa’. Panos/Sven Torfinn
Cover Story

Africa’s cities of the future

Proper planning key to sustainable cities
Podcast