United Nations News
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Africa provides a ‘home for hope’, despite new challenges: Guterres
“Africa is a home for hope,” said Secretary-General António Guterres, citing the…
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Time is short for Sudan to resolve political crisis, Mission chief warns
“The crisis facing Sudan is entirely homegrown and can only be resolved…
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International community urged to support new administration in Somalia
James Swan, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)…
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18 million in Africa’s Sahel on ‘the brink of starvation’
Food insecurity is set to reach its highest level since 2014, warned…
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Mali’s withdrawal from G5 Sahel, Joint Force ‘a setback’ for the region
Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of…
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Demand for lifesaving aid up 10 per cent this year: UN relief chief
Martin Griffiths, who is also the Emergency Relief Coordinator, said that around…
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First polio outbreak in 30 years declared in Mozambique
This marks the second imported case of wild poliovirus in southern Africa…
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Somalia: UN welcomes end of fairly contested presidential election, calls for unity
The United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of the country’s presidential election held…
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Relief chief underlines need for urgent support as millions face drought in Horn of Africa
The drought follows four consecutive failed rainy seasons, and the fear is…
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Africa: COVID has ‘pushed back’ democracy, Ukraine war further raises risks
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will effect food security on the continent, both…
