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Black Sea grain deal: Russia readies to quit deal, writes to UN with demands
Russia's Geneva U.N. envoy told Reuters on Thursday that Moscow has expressed reservations to the UN about a pact on Black Sea grain exports...
Independent Africa
African states divided on UN vote against Russia
Twenty-six African countries voted in favour of a UN resolution rejecting Moscow’s contentious referendums in four Ukrainian regions that it declared part of Russia.
Nineteen...
Independent Africa
Close to a million affected by South Sudan floods – UN
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) reports that over 900,000 people have been affected by floods in 29 countries throughout...
Independent Africa
Despite widespread vaccination, cholera cases rise in Malawi
As officials battle to control an outbreak that has claimed the lives of more than 117 people so far, the number of cholera cases...
Features
Ghana’s Marcia Ashong among 2022 most influential people of African descent
Ashong’s recognition in the Business and Entrepreneurship category was for her spirited leadership role in championing the inclusion and elevation of talented women.
The founder...
Independent Africa
UN says aid truck hit by debris from Ethiopian drone strike
Debris from a drone strike in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region has damaged a truck carrying humanitarian aid and belonging to the World Food Programme...
World
Reports: Deadly clash between rival Libyan government forces
Five people have been killed and 13 others hurt in clashes between two opposing forces that support the UN-backed government of Libya on Sunday,...
News
Zambian president flew commercial to and from UN General Assembly in New York
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema attended is back home after attending the 77th United Nations General Assembly session during the week.He arrived back in the...
World
UN reveals South Sudanese rape victims lacking support
United Nations experts warn have disclosed that rape victims in South Sudan lack access to medical and trauma care.
This includes even those who have...
World
Liz Truss likely to move UK embassy to Jerusalem
Liz Truss, who is following Donald Trump's lead, says she is thinking of moving the British embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This...
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