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Walking hand-in-hand with a great woman! A woman that inspires, a woman that leads and a woman that is changing the narrative of Africa! I am truly inspired by our @UN Asst. Secretary General & @UNDPAfrica Regional Director @ahunnaeziakonwa

We have officially commenced Phase II of the Northwest Prevention Facility Project with a successful community entry mission to Kebbi State. Led by @AshrafUsman_, Head of the Northwest Programme, the delegation engaged state MDAs, security agencies, local government authorities, traditional, religious, community leaders and representatives from affected communities in the frontline LGAs. These engagements generated critical insights into local conflict dynamics and resilience efforts, established strong implementation pathways, and aligned the Facility with state priorities.  Together, we are co‑creating context‑specific solutions that strengthen collaboration, build resilience, and advance sustainable peace, security, and development across #KebbiState. Thanks to @GERinNigeria for the continuous support.

Mental and physical health are closely connected. Taking care of your mental health can boost happiness and improve overall well-being. As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, explore these resources from @WHO: who.int/news-room/feat…

Post-harvest loss continues to limit the income of smallholder farmers across Nigeria. To address this, Ebubechukwu developed Baza ng, a digital platform that links farmers to consumers, improving market access, reducing waste and strengthening the supply chain. By deploying field agents to onboard farmers from their communities, Baza ng helps ensure produce is visible, accessible and efficiently delivered. Ebube’s solution reflects a growing movement of youth-led innovation transforming agriculture from the ground up. Through the Young Africa Innovates Programme, she has gained mentorship, visibility and a network of peers shaping the future of agritech. The programme implemented by UNDP Nigeria in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation provides technical and financial support to young innovators solving real societal challenges.

Today in Lagos, we crossed an important threshold. I had the honour of delivering remarks on behalf of @UNDPNigeria at the launch of Africa's first parametric flood insurance solution - designed to benefit 4 million residents with rapid payouts of up to $7.5m triggered automatically when severe flooding occurs. Immense gratitude to @followlasg for the bold ownership that made this possible, and to @BMZ_Bund and #InsuranceDevelopmentForum (IDF) for the partnership and funding support. Proud of everything @UNDPNigeria and our partners built together. #LagosFloodInsurance #ClimateResilience #UNDPNigeria #DisasterRiskFinancing

Zambians love home. The country has high poverty levels (economic recovery is being reported by the IMF); but it has one of Africa’s lowest emigration rates. Only around 122,000 Zambians live abroad (just 0.59% of the population) as of mid-2024; barely changed since 2020. Yet it hosts 249,000 immigrants.

In Maiduguri, Borno State, charcoal remains a common cooking fuel but it comes at a high cost. It drives deforestation, strains household income and exposes families to dangerous fumes. Khadija is offering a cleaner, more affordable alternative by transforming organic waste into eco-friendly briquettes. Her solution lowers cooking costs, reduces health risks and promotes a circular economy that turns waste into value. Through the Young Africa Innovates Programme, implemented by ‌UNDP, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, she’s gaining the support needed to expand her impact and bring clean energy options to more households.

Today, we made history. Africa's first parametric flood insurance solution is live! The #LagosFlood Risk Insurance Solution is a replicable model, one that other Nigerian states and African cities can adapt to manage their own climate and disaster risks. Today’s launch in Lagos has the potential to reshape disaster risk financing across an entire continent. The blueprint exists. We now need to scale it. Immense gratitude to @followlasg for the bold ownership and leadership, #InsuranceDevelopmentForum for world-class technical expertise in risk modelling and design, @GermanyDiplo for funding support, and other partners for demonstrating the strength of Nigeria's private sector in delivering solutions that truly matter.

"I can never sell out Africa. You can kill me, Zambians will be born out of our blood and will continue the fight" . ~ Kenneth Kaunda in 1977

Today marks 33 years of the aircrash that took 30 of our gallant teammates and officials off the coast of Gabon. #Chipolopolo . Memories of you live with us forever. #Zambia 🇿🇲. Rest in eternal peace 🙏🏾

Tomorrow, we honour our Founding Father, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. His message of One Zambia, One Nation, One People must continue to guide us as we move forward. Let us choose unity, peace, and service as we build a stronger and more prosperous Zambia for all.

Being selected for the Young Africa Innovates Programme was a breakthrough for Daniel. For him, this meant access to mentorship, a network of fellow innovators and practical tools to scale what started as a passion into a real agribusiness. Through his enterprise Mayal Organics, Daniel works with local farmers to source produce, reduce post-harvest losses and create high-quality products like mushroom tea, flour meals and spice blends. His mission is twofold: tackle food insecurity and create jobs across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The programme, led by UNDP in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is focused on identifying, incubating and investing in underrepresented youth with high-impact solutions.

1:59:30. Humanity just got faster. Powered by Adizero. #YouGotThis

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE 🫨 Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30‼️ @KejelchaYomif, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 and @jacobkiplimo2 clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤

BREAKING VIDEO: Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to win a regular marathon in under two hours, setting a new world record at the London Marathon in 1:59:30! Kenyans invented running™

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace”. In these challenging times, the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi offers guidance on which path to take.

🌍 Partnerships are at the heart of what we do. This #DiplomacyDay, we thank our partners for their commitment to global cooperation, and for supporting our work on the ground. Together, we deliver for those who need it most. #PartnersAtCore

Only 10% of Nigeria’s 2.5 million tons of annual plastic waste gets recycled. The rest? It clogs our drainage systems, pollutes our environment and threatens our health. But young innovators like Victoria Francis are changing that, starting from the streets of Akwa Ibom. Through Plastic Cultured, she and her team are turning collected waste into fuel, mattresses and plastic bins. Their innovation is about more than just recycling; it’s about creating jobs, protecting the environment and building cleaner communities for residents and tourists alike. Thanks to the Young Africa Innovates Programme, Victoria now has the support, mentorship and tools to scale her idea and push for a zero plastic waste culture across Nigeria. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we’re empowering atypical and underrepresented innovators  especially young women and community-based change makers to build solutions that work.

There is no place like planet Earth. Because every day is #EarthDay, share your 💚 for our 🌍. #ActNow for our present, for our future.

The answers to our greatest challenges already exist in the minds of people around the world. Let's create the conditions for every woman and man to unleash their creativity, driving innovative solutions to advance the #SDGs and build a better future for all. #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay

Creativity and innovation are key to tackling the world’s biggest challenges, from poverty to inequalities. Tuesday is World Creativity and Innovation Day. un.org/en/observances…