Progress Made by LDCs since 2011 assessed at UN Conference
The progress made by the world’s 48 least developed countries (LDCs) is being assessed at a United Nations conference that kicked-off Friday in Antalya, Turkey. […]
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Who is Fatma Samoura, FIFA’s New Supremo?
By Emmanuel Vitus, Accra Ghana Senegal’s Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, a United Nations veteran, became the first woman to be named as secretary general of […]
Zimbabwe: UNDP to Disburse $60 mln for Food Aid
The United Nations Development Program on Wednesday said it has raised $60 million for food aid in Zimbabwe, a country hit by severe drought, with […]
Sudan: Nigerian diplomat to head Darfur peacekeeping mission
The United Nations and African Union on Tuesday appointed a Nigerian diplomat as new head for the hybrid peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) together with […]
Somalia’s imports must grow by 25% – IMF
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that Somalia’s imports must grow by about a quarter over the next three years to support a recovering […]
UN: “There is no way that Zimbabwe could introduce the local currency”
The United Nations says Zimbabwe is unlikely to have its own currency in the next five years, after it dumped its inflationary ravaged dollar in […]
Sudan orders UN officials out of the country
The Sudanese government has hardened its position against the U.N as it ordered Resident Coordinator Ali al-Za’tari and Country Director Yvonne Helle, both of the […]