Africa Newsroom
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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Training peace champions strengthens women’s leadership in Mozambique
UN Women organized a five-day (July 29 to August 2) Peace Champions training as part of the project, “Promoting the participation and leadership of women and girls in peace, security,…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak over
The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has officially declared an end to a protracted cholera outbreak that began on 12 February 2023. The…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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United Nations (UN) Women Zimbabwe and partners champion Gender-Sensitive Reporting in media
Recognizing the potential of the media to contribute to the advancement of women, UN Women in collaboration with Gender and Media Connect (GMC) and the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ)…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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United Nations (UN) Expert strongly condemns attack at Lido Beach in Mogadishu
An independent human rights expert today strongly condemned the 2 August suicide attack at Lido Beach in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu that killed 37 civilians and injured over 210,…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) statement on recent mobilization of forces
UNSMIL monitors with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya, particularly in the southern and western regions. We commend ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation and…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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Seychelles files response to the International Court of Justice in respect of Climate Change
Seychelles filed its response, today, on the written statements transmitted by States, groups of States and international organisations to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the advisory proceedings regarding…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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Zimbabwe protects over 200,000 people against cholera
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, with the support of the World Health Organization, and other partners has immunized over 200,000 people against cholera in the most vulnerable communities.…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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42nd Ordinary Meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff
The ECOWAS Commission is organizing the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria from 7 to 9 August 2024. This…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Authorities must end massive crackdown on dissent before Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit
More than 160 people arrested since mid-June before upcoming SADC summit in Harare; Evidence of torture or other ill-treatment; “Sets a dangerous tone for the bloc’s commitment to human rights” – Idriss…
- SundayNews
- August 9, 2024
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House tells Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to renegotiate road contract with China firm
The Uganda National Roads Authority will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka…