United Nations Radio

UN and Africa - a weekly 15-minute radio programme on political, social, economic and other developments related to Africa.

Somali children

- The UN Children's Fund is concerned about a new wave of hostilities and attacks against humanitarian workers in Somalia. Acting UNICEF Representative to Somalia, Hannan Suleiman, says militiamen continue to occupy the agency's compound in Jowhar in Central Somalia where they have looted relief supplies.

Investing in health save lives and economies in Africa

African health worker

- UN Secretary-General convenes a global forum on advancing health in the face of the economic crisis. He stresses that investing in the health sector does not only save lives, but also help the economies of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Senior health officials from the region talk about the challenges they face and some of the progress they have made.

Renewable sources of energy can generate electricity in Africa

Renewable energy

- One of the challenges facing Africa is making electricity accessible to people. A Nigerian entrepreneur says he is concerned about Africa being left behind. He is is working on environment friendly technologies that can provide affordable electricity to people.

Producer/Presenter: Derrick Mbatha
Editor: Diane Bailey
Production Assistant: Florence Poblete-Enriquez
Studio Engineer: Rosie Starr