Sustainable Development Goals
Cascading global crises threatening human survival
SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new UN SDG Report
Health and Well-being
Madagascar: Glimpse of hope amidst severe droughts
UNFPA giving health services to women and girls in arid Grand Sud.
coronavirus
South Africa’s mRNA hub progress is foundation for self-reliance
It will ensure Africa has the production capacity essential for equitable vaccine rollout
Health
Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022
Since the start of the pandemic, the continent’s capacity to manage COVID-19 cases has gradually improved.
Health
New study challenges understanding of pandemic preparedness and resilience in Africa
Results show that high levels of preparedness and resilience should not be equated with low vulnerability.
Health
Eight in 10 African countries to miss crucial COVID-19 vaccination goal
COVID-19 cases are declining slightly but remain stubbornly high.
Health
West Africa COVID-19 deaths surge amid Ebola and other outbreaks
Vaccine shipments seem to be taking off but Africa is encountering headwinds.
Op-Ed
How COVID-19 has impacted the SDGs in Africa
2021 SDGs report finds some remarkable progress, but the pandemic has hit hard.
coronavirus
'Our goal is speedy vaccination of 800 million Africans'
—Benedict Okey Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
Economic empowerment
Africa’s strategic priorities to recover better
— Cristina?Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa.
Sustainable development
COVID-19: Investing in social protection critical for Africa to build back better
Providing cash and food could reduce people’s vulnerability and promote greater equality, says UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
UN Affairs
Africa’s development remains an absolute priority for the UN system
UN Secretary-General told the African Groupp
Economic Development
Post-COVID-19: A chance to leapfrog Africa’s development through digitalization
For the continent’s recovery from the pandemic, harnessing innovation is crucial.
Health
African countries engaging in ground-breaking COVID-19 vaccine initiative
Governments, private sector and manufacturers working together to procure enough vaccine doses to protect the most vulnerable populations on the continent.
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