Priority Africa
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Since its inception, UNESCO has recognized Africa's vital role in global peace, security, and prosperity. Priority Africa emphasizes education, culture, science, and communication as key tools to tackle challenges, strengthen national capacities, and celebrate the continent’s rich cultural heritage.
By fostering strong partnerships, inclusive policies, and equitable access to knowledge and technologies, UNESCO aims to create an environment that supports innovation and resilience, empowering African societies to unlock their full potential for a sustainable and prosperous future.
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General History of Africa launch and presentation event will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, on 17 October 2025 in Room I, from 11 am to 1 pm; followed by a reception in the Hall Ségur.
In Nairobi, UNESCO is equipping teachers with cutting-edge digital skills to transform science education. Through hands-on training in 3D printing, robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence, Kenyan educators are learning to make STEM lessons more engaging and accessible — inspiring the next generation of innovators across Africa.
At least 246 million boys and girls annually suffer from school-related violence, including bullying, undermining the power of education to unlock learners' full potential. Girls are particularly vulnerable.
How UNESCO-Al Fozan laureate Ndaudika Mulundileni empowers learners through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
UNESCO’s General History of Africa project was launched in 1964 with a clear goal: to tell the history of Africa from an African perspective. Over the years, more than 550 African and international experts contributed to this body of work, culminating with three new volumes released in 2025. Today, UNESCO is bringing this rich corpus to classrooms worldwide.
In southern Madagascar, at the foot of Parc national d’Andohahela, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. Where drought once dictated daily life, water now flows through irrigation channels, and once-barren lands are turning green again. Thanks to UNESCO’s BIOCOM project - funded by the Republic of Korea through KOICA - hundreds of families in the Anosy region are rediscovering hope.
