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Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa is losing an estimated 40 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in...

Climate change threatens 83% of Africa’s jobs – ECA

Experts say African governments must act urgently to protect jobs and livelihoods as climate change threatens 83 per cent of Africa’s jobs and the...

Africa’s economic growth will reach 3.8% in 2025 – ECA report

The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Economic Report on Africa (ERA) says the continent’s economic growth will recover gradually, reaching 3.8 per cent in...

ECA advocates coordinated regional strategy for Africa’s food security

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says a unified regional approach will guarantee food security in Eastern Africa and overcome persistent trade...

BEV: ECA, partners raise awareness among DRC experts, decision-makers to develop inclusive mining value chain

As an extension of its support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional battery and...

ECA, partners hold conclave for harmonious development of Special Economic Zones

"The development of regional value chains requires an alignment of industrialisation frameworks of which the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are the main tool," said...

UN report warns of global economic decline

The global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to slow from 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in the year,...

ECA urges Africa leaders on industrialisation, energy transition

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African leaders to fully exploit the abundant critical mineral resources on the continent to accelerate sustainable industrialisation...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

Tensions took a different form on Friday, April 10, 2026, as climate and anti-war activists staged a disruptive protest...
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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa...

The Big Itch: How climate change is fueling Africa’s mosquito crisis

In the Dakibiu community - a slum area located near Jabi, one of the commercial nerve centres of the...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic...