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UN sounds alarm over humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the already distressing humanitarian situation in conflict-marred parts of northeast Nigeria, the UN warned on…
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UN chief ‘shocked and disturbed’ by video of car sex act in Israel
The United Nations says it is “shocked and deeply disturbed” by footage of an apparent sex act in one of…
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Foreign
China’s anti-desertification drive continues with positive results
Launched in 1994, the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on June 17,…
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UN ‘appalled’ by twin attacks in Borno
Dozens of soldiers and civilians are reported to have been killed in twin attacks by Islamist militants in north-eastern Nigeria’s…
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Buhari, Pakistani PM discuss global initiative on debt relief
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Imran Khan, Thursday afternoon had a…
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UN provides vital supplies for Nigeria’s COVID-19 response
The United Nations today received delivery of vital health supplies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria…
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Health
Coronavirus could kill millions in Africa, Niger’s president warns
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was right to…
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Foreign
Bill Gates donates $10m to fight locusts in East Africa
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $10m (£7.7m) to help fight locusts in the East African region. The…
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UN job: Buhari reverses suspension of REA MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the reversal of the suspension of Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi from her role as Managing Director…
