United Nations Economic Commission for Africa - Ideas for a prosperous Africa

Angola takes an important step toward continental trade integration under the AfCFTA

eskinder.tsegaye — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:46:17 +0000

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Luanda, Angola – 16 October 2025: The Government of Angola, through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MINDCOM), just concluded the National Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, marking a major milestone in the country’s pursuit of regional and continental trade integration.

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São Tomé and Príncipe: High-level policy dialogue to anchor tourism at the heart of economic diversification

eskinder.tsegaye — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:27:28 +0000

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São Tomé, 17 October 2025 (ECA) – São Tomé and Príncipe is set to take a decisive step toward building a sustainable tourism sector grounded in clear economic indicators. With the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, the country will hold a High-Level Policy Dialogue to “Unite Voices for Sustainable Tourism” on 30 October 2025, preceded by a technical validation workshop on 29 October 2025.

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Cabo Verde launches financial strategy to secure climate investment

eskinder.tsegaye — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:08:44 +0000

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Praia, 8 October 2025 (ECA) – Cabo Verde has launched a new Financial Strategy and Implementation Roadmap to unlock critical funding for climate action and sustainable development. The move aims to bolster the nation's ability to finance its transition to a greener, more resilient economy.

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Climate change: to preserve its economies, create sustainable jobs, North Africa must switch to a new development model

srona.editor — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:44:00 +0000

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Rabat, 8 October 2025 (ECA) – Climate change is presenting a significant threat for North Africa, making the "growth first, adapt later," approach no longer adequate. Instead, the subregion needs to come up with a new development model that is more focused on resilience, is less resource intensive (materials and finance) while able to generate enough good quality, sustainable jobs.

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Central Africa sets the foundation for a regional digital market driving the AfCFTA implementation

eskinder.tsegaye — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:49:21 +0000

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Douala, 24 September 2025 (ECA) – Central Africa has taken a decisive step toward its digital and economic integration.

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Togo revises AfCFTA strategy with support from ECA and UNDP

eskinder.tsegaye — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:41:30 +0000

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Lomé, Togo, 9 October 2025 (ECA) - The Government of Togo has launched a national process to revise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Framework Agreement, its protocols and the country’s national implementation strategy A national workshop on the review of the agreement and protocols is being held from 6 to 8 October 2025 in Lomé, followed by consultations on revising Togo’s AfCFTA implementation strategy from 9 to 10 October 2025. .

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The Secretary-General message for International Day of The Girl Child

eskinder.tsegaye — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:17:54 +0000

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD

11 October 2025

Our world is besieged by crises. Conflicts are exploding. Climate disasters are accelerating. Displacement is at record highs. And it is often girls who pay the highest price.

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The Secretary-General message for World Mental Health Day

eskinder.tsegaye — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:48 +0000

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

MESSAGE FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

10 October 2025

We are living through trying, testing times. Conflicts are multiplying, displacement is rising, and the climate crisis is striking with growing frequency and ferocity.

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MEDIA ADVISORY - Conference on Land Policy in Africa 2025

eskinder.tsegaye — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:31:02 +0000

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What?	2025 Conference on Land Policy in Africa
Who?	United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the African Development Bank Group
When?	10 to 14 November 2025
Where?	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (in person and online)

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Cabo Verde advances AfCFTA implementation with ECA support and launch of a Green Supplement to its national strategy

eskinder.tsegaye — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:06:59 +0000

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Praia, Cabo Verde, 30 September 2025 (ECA) - The Government of Cabo Verde launched a workshop today in Praia dedicated to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event brought together approximately fifty participants from public institutions and national enterprises, with a particular focus on empowering youth and women within the framework of the world’s largest free trade zone.

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