💬“Agency is not only about voice, but about credibility and collective capacity. Multilateralism is effective: We have seen historically its impact is transformatory. Africa must begin to transform the island of success to ocean of success, and this must be achieved through

To the 4th cohort of #AfYWL Fellows: congratulations! 👏🏾 From 10,000 applicants, you have earned your place in this powerful sisterhood. As your leadership training starts in Kigali, remember: real leadership begins with self-awareness, empathy & courage.

Day 1 of the Induction & Leadership Training is tracing the arc of African women’s leadership, where it comes from and how it continues to evolve. A week to learn, exchange and build the practices that sustain leadership over time. #AfYWL #AfricanWomenLead

Landing in Kigali ✈️ The 4th cohort of the African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Programme just arrived! Tomorrow begins a week of exchange, knowledge & leadership before they start their @AfYWL journey at their duty stations around the globe. #AfricanWomenLead

Day 1 of the #AfYWL Induction & Leadership Training is on! First conversations, first connections & the start of a shared journey of leadership & sisterhood 💜 #AfYWL #AfricanWomenLead

The newly-appointed Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion for Madagascar, H.E. Mohamed Idriss Farah, undertook from 6 November 2025, his first visit to #Madagascar 🇲🇬, where he was warmly welcomed, at the Ivato International Airport, by H.E. Madam Christine

The African Union Election Observation Mission calls for urgent constitutional reforms and inclusive politics in the United Republic of Tanzania. Read the Preliminary Statement report here https://t.co/GHDArGo5OY

🚨Up next | Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance @jmartyns, @LidetTadesse, Leonard Onyonyi, Dr. Angela Muvumba Sellström, @Abele_a, and @SolomonADersso discuss strengthening African-led #PeaceAndSecurity initiatives Watch live

At @AfricaProg conf. “Africa’s rising influence" in 🇪🇹, we underlined that insecurity, poverty & debt are not insurmountable. Regional cooperation, industrialization in resource rich countries, and investment in youth & women are key to inclusive development.

✅Day 1 complete of our conference, “Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance” 🔗Join virtually tomorrow at 9am EAT | 6am GMT: https://t.co/57eKV9jJK5 Today we were joined by H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos (@MFAEthiopia), @souefmo_elamine

The fireside chat 'Development coverage amidst geopolitical shifts' explored the role of the media in shaping governance, influencing leadership & connecting global debates to local realities, with insights from @jmartyns of @UNDP & @agnesthomasi of @wadrenglish. #OurStoryAfrica

🎙 “We need your help.” — Dr. @jmartyns, of @UNDP, opening the Media Clinic in Addis Ababa: 🟢 Thinking through solutions 🟢 Getting evidence from the ground so we can do better 🟢 Showing what’s working and what can be improved #OurStoryAfrica

💬 We want to establish an academy that provides women political leaders, both incumbents & aspiring, with the tools, skills & connections they need to lead change. —@jmartyns, Director, @UNDP Regional Programme for Africa, at the Academy co-creation workshop.

💬 @jmartyns at #TanaForum2025: Africa’s development won’t come from aid but through its own resources: 💰 Use critical minerals as a financing alternative 🏭 Reinforce local manufacturing 🌍 Deepen regional cooperation & integration 🤝 Build stronger negotiation capacity

Ahead of #UNDay, we emphasize the essential role African countries hold within the @UN. 👇🏾Revisit our #UNGA80 highlights to see how @UNDPAfrica is driving impactful change & highlighting the continent's critical presence on the global stage.

Made in Africa, made for the planet, with intention! Young entrepreneurs joined our #ACEA 2025 annual meeting and they are showcasing products that reuse, redesign and rethink materials.

UNDP Africa is now on WhatsApp. Follow our official channel to receive timely development insights and stories from across the continent. 🔗 UNDP Africa Official Channel:  https://t.co/DwfvUliKNs

Big issues. Real voices. 🗣️ Through the voices of Sahelians, The Sahel Explainer Series explores: 🏛️ The issues that matter. 💡 The solutions making a difference. 🔜 The future they want to see. Stay tuned - 16•10•2025. #IAMSahel #ThrivingSahel #Sahel

🇨🇳🇸🇹1 autre moment spécial de la semaine! Rencontre de courtoisie productive avec S.E. l’Ambassadrice Xu Yingzhen de Rep.Pop.Chine. Ns avons évoqué notre partenariat stratégique et mis l’accent sur la #TransitionÉnergétique à STP, ouvrant la voie à des #ProjetsConjoints efficaces

💬 From the Ground Up is a call to action to safeguard those who already protect others, grounded in the lived realities of communities. — @ahunnaEziakonwa A powerful reminder that Africa’s strongest safety nets begin within communities themselves. 📘 https://t.co/pM419X1uuS