‘Be the change’ we desperately need, UN deputy chief urges global youth
Addressing the African Youth Development Summit, in South Africa’s Johannesburg, Amina J. Mohammed said that young people “are seeing their pathways to participation blocked and their rights denied.” “[The youth] know that for the sa..
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Africa Forum aims to boost business, reduce costs, help countries trade out of poverty
“Africa faces a moment when the market access gains that have been negotiated over the past two decades can be severely eroded unless we address the challenges of trade facilitation”, said UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi on Tuesday..
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Hanna Tetteh gets new UN post, heads United Nations Office at African Union
Former Ghana Foreign Minister, Hanna Serwah Tetteh, has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, as his Special Representative to the African Union. The former Awutu Senya West Parliamentarian will also Head the Unit..
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“Ghana Poised For Significant Transformation” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana is well-poised for significant transformation and development, and has welcomed the inclusion and participation of the Japanese investment in that regard. Accor..
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Crime and drugs in West and Central Africa: Security Council highlights ‘new alarming trends’
UNODC is registering new alarming trends on drug trafficking in West and Central Africa with disruptive and destabilizing effects on governance, security, economic growth, and public health,” said Mr. Fedotov, who briefed via VTC. This sessi..
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