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Niamey, Niger, 12 November 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Niger, is implementing the second phase of its technical assistance programme in Niamey from 16 November to 2 December 2026. The programme aims to strengthen the capacity of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in tax compliance management and specialized tax audits.

Yaoundé, 6 November 2026 (ECA) – The Republic of Congo aims to sell a wider range of goods across Africa by supporting sustainable local processing and making supply chains more resilient to climate shocks. At a national workshop in Brazzaville on 11 and 12 November, participants are reviewing the study on the Green Supplement to the country’s national strategy for implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Windhoek, Namibia, 10 November 2026 (ECA) – Southern Africa's economies are showing encouraging signs of macroeconomic stabilisation, with growth recovering and inflation easing across much of the subregion. However, the region has yet to achieve the structural transformation needed to generate sufficient jobs, diversify production and build long-term economic resilience, according to a report presented at the Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) for Eastern and Southern Africa. 

Windhoek, Namibia, 10 November 2026 (ECA) – Eastern Africa continues to demonstrate notable  economic resilience, with growth projected at 5.8 per cent in 2026, well above the African average of 4.0 per cent. 

These findings were presented by Andrew Mold, Director of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Office for Eastern Africa, during the Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Eastern and Southern Africa, currently taking place in Windhoek, Namibia.

Antalya, Türkiye, 10 November 2026 (ECA) – Climate initiatives must be backed by sustained financing, clear institutional ownership and transparent reporting to deliver lasting results for African countries and communities, said Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Rabat (Morocco), 6 November 2026 (ECA) - The ECA Office for North Africa concluded its 41st session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) on Thursday 5 November 2026. Key recommendations from the meeting called on North African countries to:

- strengthen their capacity to anticipate and address climate change risks through innovative mitigation and adaptation measures, including improving resource governance, promoting the use of renewable energy and adopting sustainable agricultural land management practices;

Xi’an, China, November 6, 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) played a leading role at the Fifteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD-15) held in Xi’an, China, from 3–6 November 2026, helping to shape discussions on how stronger regional energy cooperation, integrated planning and a diversified technology mix can advance Africa’s energy security, industrialisation and sustainable development.

Nairobi, Kenya, 10 November 2026 (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on African governments to treat health information systems as essential public infrastructure, warning that incomplete birth registration, mortality data and health statistics undermine effective healthcare planning, financing and delivery.

Nairobi, Kenya, 2 November 2026 (ECA) – More than 30 representatives from leading regional companies, trade ministries and business associations gathered in Nairobi for a regional workshop to exchange experiences on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and discuss how businesses can better leverage the agreement to expand trade and investment across Africa.