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Tag: United Nations
COP29: Africa outraged by ‘insufficient’ $300bn climate change deal
African and other developing nations have rejected as "insufficient" a $300 billion deal on climate finance that was agreed by negotiators at the United Nations's ... Read More
Panama suspends diplomatic ties with self-proclaimed ‘sadr’
In line with the international law, Panama has cut all ties with the self-proclaimed Polisario entity, SADR, the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement. ... Read More
UN report warns of conflict-induced famine or acute hunger in several African countries
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti are rated among the most vulnerable areas globally where hundreds of thousands of people face or near famine, ... Read More
Libya: Joint Military Commission (5+5) confirms ceasefire is still in place
At the conclusion of its meeting in Sirte on Sunday, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission reassured all Libyans of the ceasefire's stability, referencing the agreement ... Read More
Energizing Africa: AI can help achieve universal energy access on the continent
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate energy access in Africa, which is critical to reduce poverty, enhance productivity, and build resilience against climate change on the ... Read More
Mali: armed group kills at least 40 at wedding ceremony amid escalating violence
Dozens of guests, many of them young people, at a wedding ceremony have been killed by a group of unidentified armed men in an attack ... Read More
Cameroon, Nigeria agree to peacefully settle border dispute without ICJ involvement
Cameroon and Nigeria announced they have opted to peacefully settle their decades-long border disputes by 2025 and would thus no longer require the International Court ... Read More
Sudan’s ‘crisis of epic proportions’ fueled by weapons from foreign supporters, UN warns
The year-old war in Sudan has triggered “a crisis of epic proportions” fueled by material support from foreign supporters who continue to flout United Nations ... Read More
Global Gateway: EU launches 17 new regional programs to boost youth mobility and skills in Africa
The European Union has recently launched 17 new regional programs, most notably including 'The Team Europe Initiative on Opportunity-Driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training' ... Read More
UN raises $630mil, short of target $1bn, to tackle Ethiopia’s dire humanitarian crisis
A United Nations-led donor event held in its headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday (16 April) managed to secure financial pledges only for about two-thirds of ... Read More