#Aviation experts from 19 African countries are in #Djibouti to validate the Draft Model #BilateralAirServicesAgreement, a key step towards implementing the #YamoussoukroDecision & operationalizing the #SingleAfricanAirTransportMarket (SAATM). With #EUSupport, this initiative

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) will participate in the Lunar Eclipse Viewing event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on 7th September 2025. This occasion will also mark the flagship launch of Astro-tourism in Kenya. The event will bring together learners, young

📢 We've seen recently a high volume of misinformation regarding moving the General Assembly's high-level session out of New York. The UN Spokesperson clarifies that there was no such vote in the General Assembly & we are not aware of any preparations being made in that regard.

Since the creation of the UN 80 years ago, only four women have served as President of the General Assembly. On Tuesday, Annalena Baerbock will become the fifth female President in the Assembly’s history. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Global military spending hit a record high in 2024, capping a decade of buildup as global security worsened and development stalled. New UN report calls for prioritizing diplomacy & investment in people, showing how even a fraction of military spending could transform lives.

The world is spending far more money on waging war than on building peace. But excessive military spending often undermines peace. A more secure world begins by investing at least as much in fighting poverty as we do in fighting wars. un.org/en/peace-and-s…

But first…. Happy New Year to our Ethiopian sisters and brothers. May year 2018 bring its fair share of blessings. መልካም አዲስ ዓመት

Join us on 24 September 2025 for a webinar on: “Unlocking Seamless, Inclusive and Interoperable Cross-Border Digital Payments in Africa through the Protocol on Digital Trade.” 📅 Date: 24 September 2025 🕘 Time: 09:00 – 10:30 GMT 🌍 Venue: Virtual (Zoom) 👉 Register here:

While some countries are consolidating democratic practices, others are stagnating or experimenting with different approaches. Pierre Nguimkeu, director of the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, starts off our event on democracy in Africa. ▶️ Watch brookings.edu/events/the-sta…

Faith Kipyegon 👏 A fourth 1500M world title for the Kenyan! 🇰🇪🥇

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We are gathering in turbulent – even uncharted – waters. Geo-political divides widening. Conflicts raging.  Impunity escalating. Our planet overheating. New technologies racing ahead without guardrails. António Guterres' full remarks: un.org/sg/en/content/…

On September 21–22, Africa’s future takes the spotlight! Themed "The Big Push: Africa Shapes the Markets," this year’s Unstoppable Africa event is our most exciting to date, with visionary speakers showing how Africa can turn global disruption into opportunity.

How did a little girl from a rural village in Nigeria grow up to hold the second-highest position at the United Nations? In a personal conversation on Awake At Night, Amina J Mohammed talks about her lifelong mission to improve lives around the world. bit.ly/4mnIhzC

Kenya on FIRE! 🇰🇪 They have won every women's race from 800m and up here in Tokyo: Women's 800m. 🥇 Women's 1500m.🥇 Women's 3000m steeplechase.🥇 Women's 5000m.🥇 Women's 10,000m.🥇 Women's marathon.🥇 #WorldAthleticsChamps | #RoadToLA28

One week. One stage. Many voices. Follow the action from the UN General Assembly in these languages! Arabic: الأمم المتحدة French: Nations Unies (ONU) Hindi: UNHindi Kiswahili: Umoja wa Mataifa Portuguese: Nações Unidas Russian: ООН Spanish: Naciones Unidas

Fantastic news!! The #HighSeasTreaty will enter into force on 17 January 2026! 👏🏾👏🏾 The treaty obligates States to adopt ocean conservation measures with fair and equitable sharing of benefits. #BBNJ

The #HighSeasTreaty will enter into force in Jan 2026. A reminder of how Africa benefits by Michael Imran Kanu, SJD in his role as Coordinator of the African Group on #BBNJ back in 2023 v/ Africa Renewal, UN africarenewal.un.org/en/magazine/ho…

Tuesday’s International Day of Sign Languages highlights the important relationship between sign language and the human rights of deaf people. Find out more: un.org/en/observances…

The General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly kicks off at United Nations Headquarters on Tuesday. Follow the speeches live and stay updated here.⬇️ gadebate.un.org/en