Africa
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In central Sahel, ‘needs are growing faster than generosity’
“Needs are growing faster than generosity” in the central Sahel, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs told a group of senior officials on…
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UN assisting thousands affected by Tropical Storm Ana in Mozambique
UN teams are on the ground in Mozambique assisting thousands of people affected by Tropical Storm Ana, which made landfall…
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UN mourns ‘true pioneer’: Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu
For the United Nations’ Secretary General, Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, who passed away this week in her home country, Ghana,…
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Madagascar: Deadly tropical storms cause flooding, landslides
Two separate tropical weather systems in Madagascar have left at least 34 dead and triggered flooding and landslides, particularly in…
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UN mission calls for probe into deadly attack in South Sudan
Authorities in South Sudan must investigate a report of deadly intercommunal violence in Jonglei State earlier this week, the UN…
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Bachelet deplores military coup in Burkina Faso
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet deeply deplores this week’s military takeover in Burkina Faso, her office, OHCHR, said on…
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Guterres calls on Burkina Faso coup leaders to ‘lay down their arms’
Following Sunday’s coup in Burkina Faso carried out by sections of the armed forces, the United Nations’ Secretary-General is following the developments…
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Unified Libya will come only via ballot box, ‘not the gun’, Security Council hears
Libya is at a “delicate and fragile juncture in its path to unity and stability”, the UN Political Affairs chief told the Security Council…
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From Milan to Glasgow, young Moroccans commit to fighting climate change
A new way to recycle large amounts of coffee grounds; a platform connecting young African activists; technology to produce electricity…
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UN relief chief pledges support for Nigeria
Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths, has ended a four-day visit to Nigeria, pledging support and promising the United Nations will…
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