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[UNICEF Sudan - اليونيسف في السودان @UNICEFSudan]

“The scale of displacement, the fragmentation of the conflict, and the collapse of essential services have created a situation where every child is living on the brink,” our Chief of Communication, @Eva_Hinds, following a mission to Darfur.

More here:
https://t.co/lHNgspCM03

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

For 20 years, UN Global Emergency Fund @UNCERF has delivered action that saves lives.

Today, we launch #CERF20 to celebrate that impact and call for renewed investment, so help never has to wait.

Join us👉 https://t.co/YrDXBaf8L9

#InvestInHumanity

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is “almost a ghost town”

“I have never seen anything like this before in my almost quarter-of-a-century service with the United Nations” – @EdemWosornu, Director of Operations @UNOCHA

https://t.co/WEwX5ELWVx

[OCHA in Arabic @UNOCHA_ar]

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🔹 التوقف عن استهداف المدنيين والأهداف المدنية

🔹 التوقف عن مهاجمة عمال الإغاثة وممتلكاتهم

🔹 احترام القانون الإنساني الدولي

https://t.co/aKQan9sUVj

[UNICEF Sudan - اليونيسف في السودان @UNICEFSudan]

"A living nightmare for children."

Our latest update on the escalation of violence in Khartoum State and its harrowing impact on children: https://t.co/xTZLgLXuj"A living nightmare for children."

Our latest update on the escalation of violence in Khartoum State and its harrowing impact on children: https://t.co/xTZLgLXuj"A living nightmare for children."

Our latest update on the escalation of violence in Khartoum State and its harrowing impact on children: https://t.co/xTZLgLXuj"A living nightmare for children."

Our latest update on the escalation of violence in Khartoum State and its harrowing impact on children: https://t.co/xTZLgLXujZ

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

Today @UNCTAD and @ForeignOfficeKE brought together key stakeholders in Kenya 🇰🇪 to discuss the implementation of the country’s new Holistic Productive Capacities Development Programme.

The programme aims to reshape the country’s economic future.

More: https://t.co/v7tb23GeIg

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Africa's vast lithium deposits could fuel the global electric vehicle revolution.

Join us on 4 June to discover innovative ways to maximize this mineral wealth to promote inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. https://t.co/tkF1Mi8k4J

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

📢 You are invited!

The global surge in demand for critical energy transition minerals such as cobalt presents Africa with a unique opportunity.

Join us on 4 June to explore how Africa can harness its mineral wealth to transform lives.

Register now: ➡️ https://t.co/lpSOovvuuu

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

🗓️ Mark your calendar!

UN Trade & Development's 60th anniversary pre-event will take place in Addis Ababa & online on 4 June.

Don't miss this event on harnessing Africa's mineral wealth to drive inclusive economic growth & sustainable development.

➡️ https://t.co/Qp8cATZCAs

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

📅 Just 10 days to go.

Don't miss the chance to gain valuable insights on the impact of shipping disruptions on trade in Africa.

Join us on 30 April & be part of the discussion on possible solutions with @UNCTAD experts & stakeholders.

Register now: ➡️ https://t.co/Ag3Cy8JiNO

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

The latest @UNCTAD report forecasts economic growth in Africa will rise to 3.0% in 2024, up slightly from 2.9% in 2023.

But Africa’s largest economies – Nigeria, Egypt & South Africa – are underperforming, affecting overall prospects.

Get the report: ➡️ https://t.co/b1JvcH6sgz

[UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa @UNOSAA1]

TODAY!

Are you ready for the launch of #Africa's #Youth Voices Network?

Setting the stage are Ministers from Madagascar 🇲🇬, Namibia 🇳🇦 and Seychelles 🇸🇨

Join us from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. (New York time)

📺Watch LIVE : https://t.co/HW0aVgL0md…

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

African countries have been affected by disruptions in major global maritime trade waterways 🚢.

Join @UNCTAD experts & other stakeholders on 30 April to discuss the impact of the disruptions on trade in Africa & identify solutions.

Register today: ➡️ https://t.co/Ag3Cy8JiNO

[UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa @UNOSAA1]

Are you ready for the launch of #Africa's #Youth Voices Network?

Set to translate multilateral commitments into actionable steps, #AYV network gives #African youth a seat at the table to make tangible change across Africa.

Join us on Monday 15 April!
🔗https://t.co/A7E8V6HzRY

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

Disruptions in major global maritime trade waterways are having far-reaching economic implications.

Join @UNCTAD experts & other stakeholders on 30 April to discuss the impact of the disruptions on trade in Africa & identify solutions.

Register today: ➡️ https://t.co/Ag3Cy8JQDm

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

Angola 🇦🇴 is developing a national strategy, with @UNCTAD's support, to foster entrepreneurship & development.

The strategy will help diversify the country’s oil-dependent economy & tackle unemployment, estimated at 30.2% among people aged 15 and above.

https://t.co/9WVb3BcaWe

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

Cocoa prices have soared to record levels, surging 136% between July 2022 & February 2024.

Consumers are paying more as farmers in West Africa struggle against diseases, heatwaves, intense rains & other climate-related risks.

Another example of climate change impacts in Africa.

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

Remittances by migrants are a critical source of finance for millions of people in Africa.

For many people, they are the difference between survival & destitution, between going to bed on an empty stomach & having a meal.

How can they better support development? Listen in:⤵️

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

The Gambia 🇬🇲, mainland Africa’s smallest country, saw a 23% increase in customs revenue in 2023, one year after rolling out the latest version of @UNCTAD's Automated System for Customs Data software by the
@AsycudaProgram.

https://t.co/EhKayRTKA9

[UN Trade and Development Africa @UNCTADinAfrica]

African nations are paying more than governments in other regions to borrow money.

Tackling Africa's higher borrowing costs & rising debt levels is key to unlocking more financing for development across the continent.

Explore @UN recommendations: ➡️ https://t.co/yYQr81YqLp