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1. African countries ramp up coronavirus response to tackle fast spread

   ... of the spread of the virus across countries,” WHO Africa Director Matshidiso Moeti, said today in a conference call with ... rather than later.” For more information on COVID-19, visit www.un.org/coronavirus Topics:  ...

   web.ar - 4 Sep 2020

2. Coronavirus: Let’s not forget the world’s poorest countries

   ... -Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa and Least Developed Countries ... a series on tackling COVID-19 in developing countries. Visit the OECD  dedicated page to access the OECD’s data, analysis and ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 4 Sep 2020

3. Africa Watch: Morocco tourism gains momentum

   ... Culture Africa Watch: Morocco tourism gains momentum ... of whom are Chinese. Following Moroccan king Mohammed VI’s visit to Beijing in 2016, the number of Chinese arrivals in Morocco skyrocketed ...

   web.ar - 4 Sep 2020

4. Aid workers face threats in South Sudan says UN humanitarian chief

   ... By:  UN Radio Photo: Africa Renewal/John Gillespie Valerie Amos Delivers Address on World ... operations. Valerie Amos  concluded a three-day visit to the country that has been plagued by fighting between government and ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

5. South Sudan: UN relief chief visits communities displaced by recent violence

   ... 2014 – The United Nations humanitarian chief continued her visit to South Sudan today with a stop in Malakal in Upper Nile state, where ...       Topics:  Africa Source:  South Sudan: UN relief chief visits ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

6. Brutality against children in Central African Republic reaches unprecedented levels – UN

   ... Leila Zerrougui told the 15-member body in a briefing on her visit to the impoverished war-torn country last month. “Our only option today ... mechanisms can save lives.” Topics:  Africa Central African Republic Source:  Brutality ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

7. Sanctity of UN sites protecting South Sudanese civilians must be respected – Ban

   ... refused to allow armed soldiers to accompany civilians to visit the UNMISS protection site today,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a  ... country.”     Topics:  Africa Source:  Sanctity of UN sites protecting South ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

8. Senior UN official witnesses humanitarian, human rights ‘disaster’ on South Sudan visit

   ... humanitarian, human rights ‘disaster’ on South Sudan visit ... issued within the coming weeks. Topics:  Africa peacekeeping Source:  Senior UN official ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

9. UN General Assembly pays tribute to legacy of Nelson Mandela

   ... as the first democratically elected president of South Africa in October 1994, but he spoke to a UN audience for the first time on 8 ... Dinkins, who facilitated Mr. Mandela’s first official visit to the United States in 1990, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020

10. Ban Ki-moon demands the end of violence in South Sudan amid partial evacuation of UN staff

    ... conference in Manila, where he was wrapping up a three-day visit to some of the areas of the country hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan.   ... (MONUSCO) and some other areas. Topics:  Africa peacekeeping Source:  UN News Centre ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 14 Jul 2020