Dr. Kingsley Ighobor

Young women inspire me and give me hope. They are at the heart of efforts to achieve the SDGs and advance gender equality. Their ideas, energy and lived experiences continue to shape more inclusive pathways forward. Meaningful youth participation must be institutionalized, with sustained dialogue, transparency and real follow-through on their priorities.

Stronger coordination. Greater coherence. Impact at scale. The reformed Resident Coordinator system is working with governments at local level to translate these objectives into results, implementing the 2030 Agenda in over 160 countries. Shared with Member States visible impact of these reforms and measures taken to recalibrate the system, 8 years in — their leadership remains vital to consolidate gains made. The RC system remains key to the @UN advancing the SDGs, leaving no one behind.

Today, the @UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark Resolution : A/80/L.48 entitled “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity.” This Resolution marks a significant milestone in global discussions about historical injustices and human rights. The landslide vote is as follows: ➡️ 123 in favor of the Resolution, ➡️ 52 Abstentions and ➡️ 03 Against. Tabled by the #AfricanGroupUN and championed by Ghana 🇬🇭, this landmark Declaration affirms that the transatlantic slave trade and racialised chattel enslavement were crimes against humanity whose consequences endure to this day. Addressing the General Assembly, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭 , called on the world to stand on the right side of history and today, the world answered. This is a victory for Africa. For our ancestors. For the millions who suffered, and for the generations who carry this forward. The Decade of Action on Reparations has begun. #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #ReparatoryJustice #UN80

In 2026 African GDP growth is (unusually) set to outpace that of the Asia-Pacific region, as the Chinese economy slows and commodity prices have surged. Investors are becoming more bullish about the continent as a destination for capital, not charity economist.com/culture/2026/0…

In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell explained why some people succeed & some don't. This talk reveals: • Why ability is overrated • Why effort alone isn’t enough • How systems quietly decide outcomes 12 lessons from Gladwell that'll permanently change how you think about success:

I paid ticket protection which says that no penalties should I need to reschedule for any reasons. Now you’re telling me to pay airline penalties of $430? What was the $200+ for? I hate it when travel agencies try to exploit customers. You better resolve it.. I will take this issue to as far as possible. Tk 9822381

2025 gave people plenty of reasons to travel. Some trips were planned far ahead. Others happened quickly. Our Year in Review looks back at the way people really traveled last year and the moments that mattered most along the way. Watch here▶️ youtu.be/lVGppf05Wb8

Deeply alarmed by the mass abduction at St. Mary’s School in Niger State, Nigeria. Schools should be sanctuaries for education not targets against girls. Abducted students in Nigeria over the years and now must be released immediately. We must protect schools and hold perpetrators accountable. Violence against all children is unacceptable. #SafeSchools #EndViolence.

Africa’s moment is here. 🌍 GABI's flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, returns on September 21–22 in New York, bringing together Heads of State, Government leaders, CEOs, investors, sports personalities, creators, changemakers, and UN leaders. From bold ideas to transformative partnerships, this is where Africa’s future takes center stage. Don’t miss it. Register: events.unglobalcompact.org/unstoppableafr… #UnstoppableAfrica #GABI UN @globalcompact

At today’s high-level event on the 2021 UPR recommendations, the UN Resident Coordinator @ozonnia highlighted the vital role of human rights in Rwanda’s path to a better society—calling for homegrown solutions and national champions as the development landscape evolves.

My conversation with Kingsley Ighobor of @africarenewal on what lies ahead this year for the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent youtube.com/watch?v=bR87yA…

@MoghaluKingsley Mental, political and economic — in that order. Sadly.

Is Africa’s essential liberation first economic, political, societal, or mental?

Joffee Joffer and Cleo McDowell passing away within 19 days of each other is beyond devastating.

Young Africans will take the continent to new heights. Here's an excellent example @masiemra @Cee_Bah @lagberie @SierraLeoneUN

🌍 #Africa is facing severe climate impacts, losing 2-5% of GDP & spending up to 9% of budgets on adaptation. Costs for adaptation could reach $30-50B annually. Urgent action: Invest in meteorological services & Early Warnings For All. ow.ly/povc50TegA8 #StateOfClimate

Interesting piece by @Leehabby

🔬🌍 Gender disparities in #climate research exclude critical perspectives. African women scientists are transforming the continent despite challenges. Eseohe Arhebamen-Yamasaki calls for support for more women in #STEM. #WomenInScience tinyurl.com/3b7tujx2 @SpringerNature

“African voices, African insights, and African participation must be brought to bear across the Council’s deliberations and actions.” – @antonioguterres tells the Security Council. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

By 2034, your 9-5 job will be extinct. Everything will be so cheap you won't have to work anymore. That's Marc Andreessen's latest prediction — the billionaire investor who predicted the rise of the internet in 1993. Here's what he said next:

Wise words from a recent interview with @geoffreyhinton, one of the smartest people in the world regarding AI