Every girl, everywhere, deserves equality, opportunity, and dignity. On this International Day of the Girl Child, let’s commit to building a better world for girls.

This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on mental health services in emergencies. It reminds us of the profound toll that crises take on people’s well-being, and the desperate need for support to ...

Eastern Africa continues to show robust growth, with GDP projected to reach 6.1% in 2025, outperforming both the continental average (3.9%) and high-income economies (just 1.4%). Meanwhile, Central ...

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) continues to engage actively in global events and initiatives, advocating for Africa's interests and s ...

The session provides a platform for senior government officials to engage in actionable solutions for enhancing domestic resource mobilisation in West Africa. By sharing lessons learned and exploring ...

Kigali, Rwanda, 3 October 2025 (ECA) - The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa, convened the 2025 session of the Intergovernmental Committee of ...

Nairobi, Kenya, 1 October 2025 (ECA) – A landmark project to support Kenyan women returning from migrant domestic work is entering its final phase, aiming to transform their reintegration with new ...

Moroni, Union of the Comoros, 8 October 2025 (ECA) - A three-day national workshop held in Moroni has spotlighted the transformative potential of digital technologies in strengthening food security ...

New York, 29 September 2025 (ECA) – As the United Nations marks its 80th General Assembly, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) joined world leaders in reaffirming the UN’s founding vision: a ...

Praia, Cabo Verde, 30 September 2025 (ECA) - The Government of Cabo Verde launched a workshop today in Praia dedicated to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), convened under the auspices of the UN General Assembly (A/RES/78/318), will take place at the level of Heads of State and Government from 4 to 6 ...

Quand les crises frappent, les violences sexuelles et la mortalité maternelle grimpent en flèche. Dans les situations de fragilité, la prévalence du mariage d’enfants est presque deux fois plus élevée ...