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Friday, November 22, 2024
UN
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US Vetoes UN Resolution On Israel-Hamas War
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for a “humanitarian pause” in the raging Israel-Hamas conflict as the text did not recognize Israel’s right to defend itself. It...
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WHO says toxic cough syrup sold in Cameroon
The UN health agency, WHO, has warned that a cough and cold syrup product sold in Cameroon contained high level amounts of chemicals that are dangerous for use. The UN health agency told Reuters...
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UN ambassador Malala Yousafzai meets VP Shettima in Aso Rock, advocates girl child education
Malala Yousafzai, an activist and United Nations Ambassador, met with Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where she renewed her campaign for female child education. During her visit,...
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Vision 2030 could derail as more people slip into poverty – UN warns
The United Nations has warned that 575 million people will be living in severe poverty and 84 million children will not be attending school in 2030 — and that it will take 286 years...
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Sudan shuts airspace to traffic until July 31 as clashes rage
Sudan’s civil aviation authority says the country’s airspace will remain shut until July 31, with the exception of humanitarian relief and evacuation flights with approval from authorities. Khartoum International Airport stated this on Monday...
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UN Security Council halts peacekeeping mission in Mali
The United Nations Security Council unanimously agreed on Friday to put an end to a decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after the West African country’s military junta abruptly ordered the 13,000-strong force to leave....
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South Sudan admits 10,000 refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan – UN Humanitarian agency
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said no fewer than 10,000 people have registered as refugees in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict in Sudan. The UN agency also...
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International donors pledge $1.5 billion in Sudan aid appeal
Foreign donors have committed approximately $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan and the surrounding region as the north African nation continues to battle with internal conflict between the Army and opposing paramilitary Rapid Support...
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Vote counting starts as Mali military government holds referendum
Votes counting has started in Mali after residents voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would pave the way for the process of returning the West African country to democratic civilian rule....
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