African headlines
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Cote d’Ivoire: ‘Tone down the hateful rhetoric’, find peaceful solutions – UN rights chief
“Tone down the hateful rhetoric and work to find common solutions, with…
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FROM THE FIELD: millions at risk in Sahel, each one with a story to tell
“We fled because of the ongoing conflict. A lot of people have…
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Libyan sides agree plan on implementing ceasefire deal
The two-day meeting of the Joint Military Commission (JMC) – which comprises…
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Nigerians need justice, UN rights experts say, in call for inquiry into protestor killings
While excessive use of force during peaceful protests is always unacceptable, the…
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South Sudan rape convictions reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance
Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict,…
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‘Take urgent steps’ to calm intercommunal violence in Ethiopia: Guterres
According to news reports based on eyewitnesses, more than 50 were killed,…
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Côte d’Ivoire: UN reports 3,000 flee abroad amid electoral violence
“Violent clashes erupted after the presidential election which was held on 31…
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First Person: ‘I’m happy to be able to give back’
Since the pandemic , things have really changed. We have to wash…
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Put peace in Libya first, UN chief urges summit on war-shattered nation
“Libya’s future is at stake and I call on all Libyans to…
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Starvation used as weapon of war in South Sudan conflict, UN rights body finds
South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 but descended into conflict roughly…
