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Sexual violence against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached alarming levels, with UNICEF reporting nearly 10,000 cases of rape and sexual violence in just January and February of this year. Of these,…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — As terrorism tightens its grip across Africa, international leaders and African officials alike are sounding the alarm: without urgent, development-focused intervention, the continent risks becoming the global…

A group of women dressed in vibrant traditional attire gather outdoors, singing and clapping with joy. Their celebration goes beyond music—it symbolizes resilience, hope, and leadership. In the Gulf of Guinea, where communities face growing…

Two years into Sudan’s devastating war, the country faces the world’s largest displacement crisis with nearly 13 million people forced to flee their homes. Of these, almost 4 million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries including…

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Niko Hobdari, concluded a visit to Guinea-Bissau from April 2 to 10, 2025. The team held discussions as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation and the ongoing eighth review of the…

In the annals of Africa's struggle for liberation, the name Nelson Mandela shines as a beacon of strength and success. Yet, the story of his arduous journey is braided with threads of solidarity that stretch across the continent. Among…

As Sudan’s devastating conflict enters its third year, women—who make up more than half of the 12 million people displaced—are bearing the brunt of the war. The demand for gender-based violence services surged by nearly 300% in 2024 alone,…

Tens of millions of people across the globe are facing the threat of extreme hunger and starvation, as significant reductions in humanitarian aid risk deepening crises in various regions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…

Geneva, 9 April 2025 – Uganda, which is already Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country, is experiencing a sharp increase in refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to UNHCR Representative in Uganda,…

April 2025 - New York, United Nations – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) convened for its fifty-eighth session from April 7-11, 2025, under the theme *"Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages."*…