Africa
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UN agencies and partners establish global Ebola vaccine stockpile
In a major milestone in the fight against deadly diseases, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners announced on Tuesday, the…
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West Africa: Democracy ‘a constant process’ top UN official tells Security Council
While elections are one-time events, “democracy is a constant process of deliberation and consultation” where dialogue provides an “important arena…
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UN chief calls for ‘urgent transition’ from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Building a global coalition for carbon neutrality by mid-century will be the UN’s “central objective”, the world body’s top official…
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South Sudan: Timely action by Ghanaian peacekeepers proves ‘every second counts’
Ghanaian peacekeepers at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been commended for their lifesaving support to a man…
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Central African Republic: Post-election violence triggers mass displacement
Amidst post-election violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), more than 200,000 people have fled for their own safety, the…
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Uganda: ‘Deteriorating’ human rights situation in run-up to elections next week
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, is urging authorities in Uganda to ensure elections next week are free and peaceful, noting that the arrest of opposition…
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Food for Mozambicans struggling amidst violence and COVID-19, ‘will be compromised’ without more funding: WFP
Despite increased insecurity and limited funding, the UN food relief agency is continuing to supply food for hundreds of thousands…
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Guterres ‘shocked’ at massacre of civilians in eastern DR Congo
The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed shock at the massacre of civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
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Security Council has critical role in addressing fragility and conflict: UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined the critical role of the Security Council in addressing links between fragility and conflict,…
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Central African Republic: Respect final results of the election, UN and partners urge
Senior officials from the United Nations and regional organizations have called on all political actors in the Central African Republic…
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