UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Working for a sustained and effective @UN and global engagement towards the achievement of the #GlobalGoals and the 2063 Agenda of the African Union in #Africa.

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

Swearing-in ceremony of @ahunnaeziakonwa as the new Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on #Africa by @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres today.

A warm welcome and all the best during your tenure at @UNOSAA1!

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

As part of her induction, this week @ahunnaeziakonwa, Special Adviser on Africa, met with Catherine Pollard, Head of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance. They discussed efforts to advance effective management, accountability, and organizational performance across the @UN.

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

This week, Ahunna Eziakonwa, Special Adviser on Africa, paid a courtesy call on Earle Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet at the @UN.

They discussed #Africa's #development and #GlobalAfrica in a multilateral context.

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

A pleasant environment inspires great ideas💡

Every week, the #OSAATeam meets at the @UN gardens to share innovative ideas, inspired by coffee, collegiality and #nature.

This week's topic: #GlobalAfrica, a concept introduced by Prof. Ali Mazrui.

ℹ️ https://t.co/rD01WPLYXS

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

A pleasant environment inspires great ideas💡

Every week the #OSAATeam meets at the @UN gardens to share innovative ideas, inspired by coffee, friendship and #nature.

This week's topic: #GlobalAfrica, a concept introduced by Prof. Ali Mazrui.

ℹ️ https://t.co/rD01WPLYXS

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

Selling across African markets? #AfCFTA Rules of Origin can determine whether your product qualifies for preferential treatment.

Today’s Business Lab breaks down what businesses need to check.

🕐 12:00 GMT | 15:00 EAT
🔗 https://t.co/xbpguAN0pO

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

#Africa’s financial future hinges on altering the perception of African risk.

@ahunnaeziakonwa, Special Adviser on Africa talks to @AfricanBizMag about the costly risk premium and reimagining the global financial architecture.

📰Read the article https://t.co/qhNM53LGAt

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

The Great Green Wall demonstrates the power of African-led solutions.

Africa has set the direction.

Now, coordination, policy reform and investment must follow urgently and at scale.

#COP17Mongolia

[UNYouth @UN4Youth]

From presence to participation.🌱

At #COP17Mongolia, young people are stepping into negotiation rooms and helping shape decisions on land restoration and drought resilience.

The @UNCCD Youth Caucus now counts around 4,000 members worldwide.

🌳https://t.co/zAj6rpSFjo

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

Land is life, and land is livelihoods.

Healthy land gives people the ability to build a future where they already belong and can thrive.

We must deliver now by restoring land at scale, financing national action, and putting the people who live from the land, including Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge, in the lead.

#COP17Mongolia

[UNYouth @UN4Youth]

💧 Water for People and Progress.

From 23–27 August, #WorldWaterWeek brings the world together to advance solutions for a more just, equitable and water-secure future.
Because progress on water means progress across the #GlobalGoals.

💧https://t.co/pdmydPF447

[UN Youth Office @UNYouthAffairs]

📢 A limited number of funding opportunities are available for young people to attend the United Nations Youth Townhall in Heidelberg, Germany, from 8–10 December 2026.

👉 https://t.co/0QNtqqjZFS
🗓️ Deadline: 7 Sep, 11:59 ET

Learn more: https://t.co/wKJnF5EsRs

#YouthLead

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

We are looking for #interns to work with our communications team in the areas of:

✅Graphic Design
✅Videography
✅Public Information

Check your eligibility and apply https://t.co/cFhwGT2keA

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

Today, we honour and remember the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and those who resisted and fought for freedom.

Let us confront injustice, past and present, by fighting racism and all forms of modern slavery.

#RememberSlavery

[UCT @UCT_news]

Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is available to students applying for their first bachelor’s degree, or for an eligible postgraduate diploma, honours degree or master’s degree at UCT.

Read more: https://t.co/lRSks2cyIV

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

This week, H.E. Ambassador Penda Naanda, Namibia🇳🇦's Permanent Representative to the @UN in New York, paid a courtesy call on @ahunnaeziakonwa, Special Adviser on #Africa.

They discussed Namibia's contribution to the #PactForTheFuture and opportunities for #collaboration.

[ISS @issafrica]

Ten priorities could improve the lives of millions of Africans.

Join ISS' Ottilia Anna Maunganidze in conversation with Prof Gilbert Khadiagala and author Jakkie Cilliers at the launch of his new book about Africa’s choices: 27 August, Exclusive Books, Menlyn Mall, Pretoria.

https://t.co/RbzkW4nMRM

[African Union ECOSOCC @AU_ECOSOCC]

What does Africa need to secure sustainable water and safe sanitation for everyone?!

The answer goes far beyond pipes, pumps and treatment plants.

#Water and #sanitation are connected to #energy, #agriculture, #publichealth, climate resilience, ecosystems, financing, #governance, #peace and #security, and the realities communities face every day.

That’s why the ECOSOCC Infrastructure & Energy Sectoral Cluster Committee, in collaboration with the Political Affairs Cluster, is convening a two-session webinar series on the 2026 AU Theme of the Year:

“Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of #Agenda2063.”

SESSION 1 | 3 SEPTEMBER 2026: https://t.co/RKkuFLQw5g
Ground Realities, Water Governance and Territorial Inequalities

We’ll look at Africa’s current water and sanitation realities, including infrastructure and energy gaps, #climate pressures, public health, water governance, transboundary challenges and community experiences.

SESSION 2 | 15 OCTOBER 2026: https://t.co/HKugtq7HdR
Integrated Solutions, Water Diplomacy and Policy Recommendations

The second session will focus on practical responses, including resilient infrastructure, financing, wastewater reuse, ecosystem protection, decentralized systems, water diplomacy, governance and civil society participation.

🕐 13:00 UTC | 15:00 CAT | 16:00 EAT
💻 Virtual

The sessions will bring together ECOSOCC members, Cluster Chairs, African and international experts, practitioners, civil society representatives and invited speakers.

Register now:
https://t.co/RKkuFLQw5g

#AUTOTY2026 #YearOfWaterAndSanitation #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

Over the past three years, we have lost more than 1,000 humanitarian workers around the world.

Humanitarians must never be targeted for saving lives.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, I honour their courage and remember those we have lost in the service of humanity.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

Behind every act of terrorism are lives and communities forever changed.

Today, we remember those lost and honour the courage of victims, survivors and their families.

Their stories matter. Their voices count. Their dignity and rights must never be forgotten.

#VictimsOfTerrorism