At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk. Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of these gaps, with over 560…
United Nations — Remarks by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), at a High-level Meeting in the General Assembly Hall, 22 June 2026 I am honoured to address this High-Level Meeting. I thank very much the President of the General Assembly for her leadership, our Co-Facilitators, and all the…
Geneva — Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, launched the agency’s flagship Global Trends Report today, which reveals global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade while remaining unacceptably high. In 2025, 5.4 million people escaped violence and persecution by fleeing to other countries. But the report showed that…
Addis Ababa — A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, “The New Spirit of Africa,” pointing to the carrier’s modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality. Speaking to ENA, Jamie Mansbridge, Communications and Soft Power Section Head at the British Embassy in Ethiopia, highlighted how the airline’s state-of-the-art aircraft…
For 25 years, the world has made significant progress in advancing women’s right to health, particularly in sexual and reproductive care. Women are living longer than ever before – but they are not living better. Across the world, UN data shows, women are still less likely to be taken seriously, accurately diagnosed, or appropriately treated….
Living with wildlife in Africa comes with real danger – and tough moral choices. A growing body of research shows that the voices of the people living alongside lions, elephants – and armed poachers – are often the ones least heard in global conservation debates. Night had settled over Tanzania’s Burunge Wildlife Management Area when…
The latest strikes on Iran and the widening confrontation across the Middle East are not distant geopolitical theatre for Africa. They are economic tremors that travel directly to our fuel pumps, supermarket shelves and national budgets. Whenever conflict erupts in the Gulf, global markets react instantly. The world’s energy system remains tightly bound to the…
Amman — “We are only a few weeks into the new year and already the toll of violence and conflict on children in the region is devastating. “Children have been killed, injured, displaced, arrested and detained, and denied education and other essential services. The conflicts and crises across the Middle East and North Africa are…
As AI rapidly reshapes productivity, creativity and decision-making across industries, many feel pressured to respond but lack clarity on how to do so meaningfully. The two-day AI Masterclass Summit has been designed to address this gap, translating artificial intelligence from hype and abstraction into strategic thinking, tools and workflows that can be applied immediately. Presented…
Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-day expenses–particularly for food, dining, transport and utilities. Using the latest Cost of Living Index data from Numbeo, which compares everyday expenses across cities globally…
