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Java commits to fundraise for feeding school children
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has signed an agreement with Java House to raise…
26 countries represented at illicit small arms conference in Nairobi
Nairobi is set to host a pivotal gathering of Eastern and Southern African countries to review…
UN appeals for $46 billion for global humanitarian support in 2024
The United Nations has launched its global appeal for 2024, calling for US$46.4 billion to help…
WFP: The worst of flooding in East Africa yet to come
Devastating floods are threatening to worsen food insecurity across eastern Africa as heavy rains pound a…
WFP resumes food distribution to refugees in Ethiopia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has resumed food distribution to about 900,000 refugees in…
Why dignity of the deceased during crises should be preserved
The UN health agency together with the IFRC, and the International Committee of the Red Cross…
The UN concerned about rising cases of attacks on schools
Marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it…
AfDB avails $1 billion of climate financing for youth-led businesses
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate…
$10 billion PPP initiative to transform food systems
“United, we stand a chance to drive green growth for Africa and the world”. This was…
UN avails US$125 million for poorly funded humanitarian crises
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths has announced the release of US$125 million from…
United Nations unveils Anzia Jikoni climate mitigation campaign
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the main implementer and fund manager of the Euro 17…
A million children facing acute malnutrition by the end of 2023
Armed conflict, internal displacement, and restricted humanitarian access risks pushing nearly one million children aged below…
Guterres concerned about arrests, threats after Zimbabwe polls
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the arrest of electoral observers, reports of voter intimidation,…
Create fund for sexual abuse victims by UN uniform personnel
The United Nations has been urged to create a trust fund to cater to the victims…
UN sets up digital army to fight online disinformation
With smartphones, editing apps, and innovative approaches, some UN peacekeeping operations across the world are building…
UN salutes aid workers on World Humanitarian Day 2023
This year’s World Humanitarian Day honours all aid workers who step up each day to provide…
Africa can become new global supply chain force: UNCTAD
African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost…
PWDs rights threatened by bad working conditions
Gerard Quinn, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, says “dead-end jobs,…
UNICEF, partners launch projects to empower Kenyan youth
UNICEF, the Government of Kenya and Generation Unlimited partners have launched two flagship pilot programmes, BeGreen…
UN expert reports devastating impact of mining, pesticides, toxics
South Africa must redouble its efforts to tackle the crude legacy of pre-1994 environmental racism, including…
Food insecurity worsens in Sudan amid ongoing political conflict
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has raised a dire warning about…
Humanitarian agencies’ appeal to warring parties in Sudan
President William Ruto has asked warring parties in Sudan to allow humanitarian agencies to operate freely.…
First Lady cycles to attend UN HABITAT Assembly
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for the creation of cycling lanes and promotion of mutual…