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- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Mpox alert: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issues $58.8 million appeal to halt outbreak in Africa
“Children in Burundi are bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak with alarming rates of infection and health impacts,” said Dr Paul Ngwakum, UNICEF Regional Health Advisor for Eastern and Southern Africa. “Of…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Philippines Joins Launch of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance in Cabo Verde
The Philippines joined the IOM and 31 other states in a 2-day International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement in Cabo Verde from 12 to…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Protect Women and Girls in Democratic Republic of the Congoâs Prisons
A September 9 internal report by the United Nations Population Fund, the UN agency tasked with improving reproductive and maternal health, found that 268 out of the 348 women held…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Over a third of the 100,000 refugees arriving into resource-strained Uganda are Sudanese fleeing horrific conditions, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Uganda has received over 100,000 asylum seekers since January 2024, including an influx of Sudanese refugees fleeing brutal conflict in their home country. Sudanese refugees now make up the largest…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Advances Social Protection Capacity with âTransformâ Training Workshop
ECOWAS is strengthening its social protection systems through a 5-day workshop in Abuja from 16th to 20th September 2024. The workshop, led by experts in collaboration with the TRANSFORM hub…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Special Representative Simão Concludes His Visit to Benin, He Highlights the Importance for Countries of the Sub-Region to Act Together to Curb Insecurity
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Benin.…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Engages Political Parties to Strengthen Democratic Integrity Ahead of Ghanaâs 2024 Elections
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organizing an Engagement with Political Parties to Promote Participatory and Inclusive…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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United States Health Assistance Delivers Mpox Response and Health Security in South Sudan
The upsurge of mpox in a number of countries in the region highlights the need for vigilance and response to emerging disease threats. This week USAID provided support for the…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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East African Community (EAC) Secretary General meets the Chairperson of the Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on advancing integration
The EAC Secretary General, H.E. Veronica M. Nduva, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State and President of the Republic of South…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Financial Services sector calling out for clear line of sight on Artificial intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) regulatory horizon: DLA Piper research
Businesses say the lack of clarity around ESG and AI regulation is a key challenge to realising the benefits of technology and innovation; Despite recognising the business opportunity with AI,…