Priority Africa
UNESCO's global priorities are Africa and Gender Equality. As such, UNESCO and development partners are attentive to 54 African countries with a stronger and better-targeted strategy. The African Renaissance is underway, with the adoption of the African Union Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development paving the ground for the African Economic Community. To this end, regional communities are consolidating ties.
Africa Week 2024: Celebrating Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa
UNESCO Africa Week returns in 2024 with a rich and varied program under the theme "Education for Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa."
This annual event celebrates the cultural diversity of the African continent and highlights the importance of education for sustainable development and innovation.
Events
UNESCO in Africa
UNESCO and its partners endeavours in Africa to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- 210 programmes
- 54 countries
- 16 offices
- 2 institutes
- 70 years of expertise
News from fields offices
Discover the latest news from UNESCO's regional offices in Africa, which play an essential role in promoting culture, education and science on the continent.