African headlines
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Ethiopia: Civilians again mired in intractable and deadly war, Human Rights Council hears
In their first, extensive report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva,…
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Africa is doing its part but must do more, says Rwandan President Kagame
The Secretary-General’s landmark report Our Common Agenda has only grown in value…
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Libya working towards a democratic transformation, President tells UN
He upheld his commitment to the Libyan Political Agreement, and as “the…
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As global economic crises ‘pile up’, Ghanaian leader says it’s time for urgent attention
President Akufo-Addo’s address to the Assembly’s 77th annual high-level debate centered largely…
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Famine looms in Somalia, but many ‘hunger hotspots’ are in deep trouble
In Somalia, “hundreds of thousands are already facing starvation today with staggering…
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DR Congo President denounces ‘aggression’ by Rwanda, calls on UN to support African-led mediation
“Peace and security for all, controlling climate change, relaunching the global economy…
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Rare Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that a sample…
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Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Despite commitments and measures taken by the government, the human rights situation…
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South Sudan: Extended roadmap for lasting peace deal, a ‘way point, not an end point’
UN Special Representative Nicholas Haysom said that although key provisions of the…
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Humanitarian needs ‘growing exponentially’ across Sudan, mission chief warns Security Council
UNITAMS chief and UN Special Representatives, Volker Perthes, warned that amid “continuing…
