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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertiliser prices caused...

Africa capable of extraordinary achievements, including in manufacturing, high-tech – Algerian President

The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Claver Gatete, met on Monday, January 26, 2026, with Algerian President, Abdelmajid...

Achieving Vienna, Doha Programme of Action through structural transformation in Africa

Practical and innovative ways to accelerate inclusive economic transformation in Africa took centre stage in a session to review progress and set a new...

Growing poverty may hinder SDGs achievement in Africa, says ECA boss

Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may be hanging if poverty on the continent continues to increase, says acting Executive Secretary of Economic Commission...

Forum urges African countries to integrate protection of natural resources

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Regional Forum on Sustainable Development has called on African nations to redefine and develop their...

UNECA urges Africa to explore renewable energy sources for sustainable industrialisation

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said African countries needed to shift to renewable energy sources to promote sustainable industrialisation. Acting Executive Secretary,...

UNECA projects Africa’s economy to reach $1,977.6bn by 2030 through renewable energy

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has projected Africa’s economy to reach $1,977.6 billion by 2030 through the continent’s use of renewable...

UNECA urges climate-resilient infrastructure to promote sustainability

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) says there is the need for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) to invest in long-term climate-resilient infrastructure,...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at...
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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth...

Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...