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Why Africa Tourism Is Growing?

January 24, 2026

Africa is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions, even as global travel settles into a slower, post-pandemic recovery. New figures from the UN World Tourism Barometer show the continent

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“I Joined Before the UN Bombing,” Suspect Tells Court

January 22, 2026

A suspect on trial over the 2011 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Abuja has told a federal court how he became part of a militant network shortly before the attack,

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Millions Risk Losing Food Aid As WFP Faces Funding Crisis In South Sudan

July 24, 2025

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in South Sudan could lose access to humanitarian food assistance due to a severe funding shortfall. The agency says

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UN Warns Africa’s Sovereign Debt Hits $1trn, Pushing Continent Into Crisis

August 19, 2024

UN Raises Alarm Over Africa’s Sovereign Debt Crisis The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) of the UN has issued a warning about the growing fiscal crisis on the continent, revealing

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African Union Launches Continental AI Strategy To Transform Development Goals

August 12, 2024

African Union Endorses AI Strategy for Development The African Union (AU) has taken a significant step towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver of development across the continent. On 9th

High Food, Drug Costs, Push Nigerians Into Healthcare Dilemma

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More Than 82 Million Nigerians Will Face Severe Hunger By 2030, UN Warns

July 7, 2024

UN Predicts Hunger Crisis The United Nations has issued a warning that by 2030, approximately 82 million Nigerians, or 64% of the population, may face severe hunger. This alarming prediction highlights the

Why Putin's Presidency Deemed Illegitimate: International Community Urged To Act

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Why Putin’s Presidency Should Be Deemed Illegitimate: International Community Urged To Act

February 22, 2024

As Russia gears up for its upcoming presidential election, scheduled for next month, international scrutiny intensifies. The election, set to be orchestrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is raising significant concerns globally.

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UN Calls For Probe Into Alleged Human Rights Violations Against Palestinian Women By Israeli Forces

February 21, 2024

United Nations experts have demanded an inquiry into what they term “credible allegations of egregious human rights violations” against Palestinian women and girls in Gaza and the West Bank by Israeli forces.

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UN Warns Of Looming Global Growth Crisis Amid Rising Tensions

January 6, 2024

The United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report sounded the alarm on a distressing economic future, citing persistent low growth as a looming threat to sustainable development. The report,

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Why 78% Africans Are Unable To Afford Healthy Diet – U.N.

December 8, 2023

The United Nations (UN) revealed in a report that about 78% of Africans find themselves unable to afford a nutritious diet, marking a stark rise from previous figures. The report was released

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How COVID-19 Affects African Economy In 2023 – UN Sec Gen Spokesperson

December 7, 2023

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has opined that the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the economies of African countries.

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ECA Unveils Strategy For Africa’s Economic Diversification Amid Crisis

December 4, 2023

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) released a policy report aimed at steering economic diversification in Africa during uncertain times. Titled “Exogenous shocks and commodity dependence: how diversification can fuel the green

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The Gambian Govt Partners UN, MOCDE To Promote Digital Innovation

December 4, 2023

The Gambia, in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MOCDE), unveiled its pioneering Digital Transformation Strategy and Digital ID Strategy

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Nigeria, Ghana, Others Lead UN Bid Against OECD In Tax Matters

November 23, 2023

In a shift in global tax dynamics, countries led by Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and others have spearheaded a move at the United Nations to overhaul the international tax landscape. This action, marked

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New Social Contract Vital For Accelerating Sustainable Development In Africa, Says ECA

November 5, 2023

Claver Gatete, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has stressed the importance of a new social contract to advance fair and equal opportunities for African citizens,

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I was Not Invited To Atiku’s Book Launch – Anyaoku

September 27, 2022

Emeka Anyaoku has declared that he will not attend the book launch by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, stating that he was not formally invited to the event

Breakdown Of How Nigeria’s Debt Will Rise Over N70 billion In June

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Corrosive Corruption Is My Headache, Says Buhari at UN

September 24, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York urged African leaders to fight tirelessly to get rid of corruption, lamenting that the continent has remained at the far end of global development index

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Protect Rights Of Journalists – UN To Governments

May 4, 2022

The United Nations has urged various governments in their respective countries to do more in respecting the rights of journalists and media workers. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, made the call in his

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Ukraine: UN Condemns Deadly Attack On Train Station

April 9, 2022

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has disclosed that the strike on the Kramatorsk railway station in eastern Ukraine, which killed and injured scores of civilians waiting to be evacuated, “including

The Rights group observed that Malian law does not specifically criminalise this form of slavery, so perpetrators are rarely held accountable.

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UN Group Calls For End To Hereditary Slavery In Mali

October 29, 2021

The Rights group observed that Malian law does not specifically criminalise this form of slavery, so perpetrators are rarely held accountable.

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UN Tells Governments To Punish Traffickers, Protect Children

July 30, 2021

As the world celebrate Day Against Trafficking in Persons, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged States to take action against human trafficking, where a third of all victims are children. Guterres called

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Why Africa Tourism Is Growing?

“I Joined Before the UN Bombing,” Suspect Tells Court

Millions Risk Losing Food Aid As WFP Faces Funding Crisis In South Sudan

UN Warns Africa’s Sovereign Debt Hits $1trn, Pushing Continent Into Crisis

African Union Launches Continental AI Strategy To Transform Development Goals

More Than 82 Million Nigerians Will Face Severe Hunger By 2030, UN Warns

Why Putin’s Presidency Should Be Deemed Illegitimate: International Community Urged To Act

UN Calls For Probe Into Alleged Human Rights Violations Against Palestinian Women By Israeli Forces

UN Warns Of Looming Global Growth Crisis Amid Rising Tensions

Why 78% Africans Are Unable To Afford Healthy Diet – U.N.

How COVID-19 Affects African Economy In 2023 – UN Sec Gen Spokesperson

ECA Unveils Strategy For Africa’s Economic Diversification Amid Crisis

The Gambian Govt Partners UN, MOCDE To Promote Digital Innovation

Nigeria, Ghana, Others Lead UN Bid Against OECD In Tax Matters

New Social Contract Vital For Accelerating Sustainable Development In Africa, Says ECA

I was Not Invited To Atiku’s Book Launch – Anyaoku

Corrosive Corruption Is My Headache, Says Buhari at UN

Protect Rights Of Journalists – UN To Governments

Ukraine: UN Condemns Deadly Attack On Train Station

UN Group Calls For End To Hereditary Slavery In Mali

UN Tells Governments To Punish Traffickers, Protect Children

Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed reappointed UN Deputy Secretary-General

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