COVID-19 in Africa
The United Nations have issued a policy brief on the effects of COVID-19 in Africa outlining issues surrounding health, socio-economic effects, food security, peace and security, and human rights.
Region: Africa
View from the Snowline: Connections
There is a real need for holistic and pragmatic thinking when implementing the 17 Global Goals if damaging unintended consequences are to be avoided
Climate crisis ‘affecting quality of life and fuelling discontent’
The impact of the climate crisis is stretching throughout societies across the globe. It’s time we took the urgent need to switch to renewable energy seriously.
South Sudan famine threat: UN food security agency in ‘race against time’
In 2020, due to a combination of conflict and natural disaster, millions of people could face famine in South Sudan.
Malaria: Focus on pregnant women and children, stresses UN health agency report
Despite being mostly preventable, Malaria is still causing shocking suffering and death. Find out what is halting progress here.
Zimbabwe facing man-made starvation, says UN expert
Millions of people are facing food insecurity in Zimbabwe, with women and children suffering most.
A third of African plants face extinction
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UN chief calls for ‘green and clean’ development in message for Africa Industrialization Day
As the 20th of November marks Africa Industrialization Day, there are calls to action for more environmentally friendly initiatives.
‘Transformational benefits’ of ending outdoor defecation: Why toilets matter
World Toilet Day is marked annually on 19 November, sparking discussion about why it is crucial to end open defecation.
Revealed: danger and squalor for cleaners who remove human waste by hand
The UN has expressed their concern regarding unacceptable working conditions for latrine cleaners.