Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities
Critical health facilities across Africa risk being overwhelmed by surging COVID-19 infections, the UN health agency said on Thursday.
The appeal to the continent’s authorities...
‘Digital rights’ key to inclusive post-pandemic recovery
Upholding human rights online must be part of global efforts to recover better following the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of UN independent experts said...
Mali: Military must ‘scrupulously’ respect human rights and free civilian leaders
A UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday that Mali’s new military authorities should “scrupulously respect human rights” and release all leaders detained...
World Bank Injects $115 Million to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination in Mozambique
The World Bank approved today a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $15 million grant from the Global Financing...
Increased Investment in Zimbabwe’s Tertiary Education Essential to Economic Growth
Extensive reforms are required to translate the government’s education vision into a concrete set of programs and projects to accelerate economic recovery and reduce...
Gender Equality: A Necessary Condition for Promoting Inclusive Growth in Mauritania
Despite a slowdown in economic growth in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Mauritania could increase its wealth by 19% if it...
No ‘manels’, more gender equality in Indonesia
Panel discussions exclusively made up of men, or ‘manels’ need to stop, says Valerie Julliand, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia. Ms. Julliand...
Improving Connectivity in Togo Through Digital Infrastructure
The World Bank has approved additional financing of $11 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve connectivity in Togo and develop the...
Improving Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Nigeria
The World Bank today approved the Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program (SURWASH). The $700 million credit from the...
Lack of clean water far deadlier than violence in war-torn countries
Attacks on water and sanitation facilities in conflict zones around the world are putting the lives of millions of children around the world in...