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UN warns 800,000 Sudanese in extreme, immediate danger


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Some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city are in "extreme and immediate danger" as worsening violence advances and threatens to "unleash bloody intercommunal strife throughout Darfur," top U.N. officials warned the Security Council. War …

UN: Libya envoy resigns amidst mediation challenges


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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily has tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. On Tuesday, Bathily…

Nigeria clinches Gold at World Affairs Challenge 2024


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Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka  Nigeria made history at the World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024, with Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Anambra State, representing the nation and securing the coveted global first-place position. This marks…

UN Pledges Full Support to NDLEA in Nigeria’s Drug Fight


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Charles Ogba, Abuja The United Nations (UN) has pledged its steadfast support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria, affirming its commitment to combatting the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug…

UN condemns Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill


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A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people and their supporters in Ghana drew international condemnation Thursday after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it “profoundly disturbing” and urging for it not to become…

UN peacekeepers withdraw from Kamanyola base in eastern DRC


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Pakistani MONUSCO peacekeepers closed their Kamanyola base in eastern DRC. The Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo attended the ceremony. “Kamanyola is the first MONUSCO base in South Kivu to…

President of 6th UN Environment Assembly urges greater collaboration


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The plenary of the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNéA-6) opened in Nairobi. The body should discuss how countries can work together to tackle environmental crises like loss of biodiversity and pollution. The president of…

UN Chief Criticizes Tech Firms for Profiting from ‘Toxic Content’


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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned tech firms for profiting from 'toxic content,' urging them to take responsibility. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for…

UN urges swifter action for gender equality in science


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The United Nations has emphasized the urgent need for accelerated efforts toward achieving gender equality in the field of science, highlighting its crucial role in shaping a better future. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered…

Sudan: UN warns against food insecurity amid influx of migrants


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If a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened, refugees will look for safety beyond Sudan's neighbouring countries, the head of the United Nations refugee agency warned.…